Breeding blindfolded - The benefits of good taxonomy

We are pleased to announce the third and last IAPT webinar of 2025. This session will highlight the role of plant taxonomy in plant breeding science and also include a special toast to celebrate 75 years of IAPT! 🎉

🗓️ Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

🕘 Time: 12:00 PM Central Standard Time (UTC-6)

📍 Location: Online via Zoom

🔗 Sign up through this form to participate!

📩 Zoom link will be sent to registered participants via email one day before the event.

This session will feature three invited speakers who will each present a 10–12 minute talk, followed by a Q&A session to foster discussion:

1. Dr. Susanne Renner: The problem of useful diagnoses and taxon naming, exemplified by domesticated cucurbits.

   
   

2. Dr. Aureliano Bombarely: How systematics and evolution contribute to the Solanaceae breeding

   
   

3. Dr. Richard Bateman: The underrated symbiosis between amateur growers and systematists in the orchid world

🎥 The session will be recorded and made available to IAPT members who are unable to attend live.

Take advantage of this chance to connect with the IAPT community, broaden your knowledge, and share ideas with fellow members.

We look forward to your participation!

Webinar organized by Dirk Albach and Gulzar Khan.