Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University
Institute of Phytopathology and Biodiversity
Ministry of Culture, Education and Sport of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara
International Scientific Conference
,, Study, protection, preservation, wise use of a separate component of biodiversity".
7-8 October
2024 Batumi

Conference organizer:
Institute of Phytopathology and Biodiversity of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University;
Conference supporters:
•    Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
(Sub-program: ,,Promotion of higher education”-,,Conference”)

Please take note of the following topics for the conference:

1. Plant pests - diseases, modern challenges, and solutions.
2. Population genetic studies of plant pathogens.
3. Research, conservation, and wise use of plant diversity.
4. Pharmacognostic studies of plants.
5. Wetland habitats - flora, fauna, ecosystem services, conservation, and wise use.

The main scientific directions of the conference include:
- Economically important plant diseases and pests
- Collections of phytopathogens
- Population genetic research of pathogens causing economically important diseases of agricultural crops, including strategic grain crops
- Wildlife conservation and wise use
- Invasive species
- Ecosystem services
- Pharmacognostic studies of plants
- Aquaculture and ichthyofauna
- Marine mammals
- Agro-diversity
- Climate change

Conference working languages: Georgian: English.

Representatives from scientific, educational, academic, LEPL, NNLE, and other relevant organizations will attend the conference.
Invited scientists and field specialists from local institutes, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Georgia, and abroad will present reports. Additionally, young scientists will have the opportunity to participate actively.
Participants will have the chance to explore unique collections of agricultural crops such as citrus, kiwi, hazelnut, feijoa, fruit trees, berries, endemic vines, and medicinal plants represented by various species, forms, and varieties at the Institute of Phytopathology and Biodiversity.
A round table discussion will be organized to focus on current achievements, their importance, and the development of a strategy for integrated scientific research.
Additionally, an outing tour to the Batumi Botanical Garden and Ispain 2 UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites will be arranged.