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PLANT CANADA 2024

Welcome from Conference Co-Chairs

With great pleasure, we welcome you to Winnipeg and to the Plant Canada conference.

We have been working to bring you the best in science, food, and attractions so you will
remember this Plant Canada conference for a long time.

Plant Canada is the largest Canadian Agriculture Network, comprising seven scientific societies:
Canadian Phytopathological Society, Canadian Society of Horticultural Science, Canadian
Society of Plant Biologists, Canadian Society of Agronomy, Canadian Botanical Association,
Canadian Association of Plant Biologists, and Canadian Weed Science Society. This scientific
conference is held every five years and provides distinguished lecturers, networking
opportunities, and innovative scientific discoveries to be reported in oral and poster sessions,
technical workshops, and tours. This conference allows students and professionals working in
plant sciences to hear about the latest research, meet and learn from their peers, expand their
knowledge base, and use networking opportunities to enhance their careers.

The theme of our meeting, 'Plants: Adapting to a Changing World ', is not just a topic, but a
crucial aspect of our current global scenario. The meeting will be held at the Winnipeg RBC
Convention Centre in downtown Winnipeg, a perfect setting for such a significant event.

We hope you have a great time in Winnipeg, a vibrant multicultural city of 849,000 people, also
known as the Gateway to the West.

For more information about the conference, visit the CPS website:
https://phytopath.ca/meetings/plant-canada-2024/. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to
contact us.

We eagerly await your arrival in Winnipeg, ready to provide you with a memorable and enriching
experience at the Plant Canada conference.

Dilantha Fernando, PhD Tom Fetch, PhD
Co-Chair Plant Canada Co-Chair Plant Canada
University of Manitoba AAFC (Retired)

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