Nextgen

New Phytologist next generation scientists is a series of events aimed at early career researchers, to provide the next generation of plant scientists a chance to share their work with their peers and outstanding international scientists in a stimulating, supportive and exciting environment. These events are co-funded by the New Phytologist Foundation and Wiley and are free to attend.

Logo for the 47th New Phytologist Symposium, two plants sit on an arid landscape with a hot sun overhead. One plant is green and alive, and the other is withered and dying.

47th New Phytologist Symposium

Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life

Explore how extreme heat affects plants and other ectothermic organisms that underpin ecosystem productivity.

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2 June 2026 - 5 June 2026
University of Córdoba, Spain
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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.
Abstract submission now open - deadline 20 May 2026

13 October 2026 - 16 October 2026
Leysin, Switzerland
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49th New Phytologist Symposium

Biological timing in photosynthetic organisms

The meeting will focus on fundamental advances in photoperiodism, phenology and chronobiology of photosynthetic organisms.

24 May 2027 - 27 May 2027
John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
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50th New Phytologist Symposium

Evolution of plant mating systems

Explore the diversity of plant mating systems through integration of perspectives across evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology, physiology, and developmental biology.

Date and location to be announced
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51st New Phytologist Symposium

The past and future of plant domestication

Date and location to be announced
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