a mature forest with a variety of trees, some fallen logs and brush. Some of the leaves are starting to turn.
48th New Phytologist Symposium

Forest interactions

Explore plant interactions in forest environments at all levels from micro- to macro-scales and across the whole spectrum of plant biology.

Coming in 2026 - dates and location to be announced

Forests are one of our most precious natural resources, providing habitat and sustenance for a myriad of organisms that interact with one another, and with abiotic factors, in complex and fascinating ways.

In addition to harbouring a wealth of biodiversity of organisms, forests also provide humans with crucial resources that benefit our health as well as providing critical economic and social value.

In this symposium, we will explore plant interactions in forest environments at all levels from micro- to macro-scales and across the whole spectrum of plant biology.

Organising Committee:

  • Amy Austin, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Michał Bogdziewicz, Forest Biology Center, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland

  • Aurelie Deveau, INRAE Grand Est-Nancy, France

  • Charlotte Grossiord, EPFL, Switzerland

  • Tommaso Jucker, University of Bristol, UK

  • Francis Martin, INRAE Grand Est-Nancy, France and China Agriculture University, Beijing, China

  • Rodica Pena, University of Reading, UK

  • Andrea Polle, University of Göttingen, Germany

  • Kai Zhu, University of Michigan, USA

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