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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.
Abstract submission now open
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.
Event: Next generation scientists
New Phytologist next generation scientists 2026
New Phytologist next generation scientists will return in 2026.
Applications will open in Spring 2026
49th New Phytologist Symposium
Biological timing in photosynthetic organisms
The meeting will focus on fundamental advances in photoperiodism, phenology and chronobiology of photosynthetic organisms.
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.
Editor-in-Chief Symposium
Microbes as hidden or prominent players in plant life
New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief Symposium
Recordings of selected talks now available to view on demand.
Event: Next generation scientists
New Phytologist next generation scientists 2025
Thanks to everyone who attended, recordings of selected talks will be available shortly.
Special New Phytologist Workshop
Molecular mechanisms of light-regulated plant development
Programme now available