About the Breeding Session
Breeding is the process of creating a new generation of animals or plants from existing ones through controlled or natural mating. It is a form of animal husbandry or plant cultivation that has been practiced for centuries, and is often done to develop or improve certain desirable traits in the new generation. Breeding can be done for a variety of reasons, such as improving the overall health of the new generation, increasing the size or strength of the animals or plants, or creating a new species entirely. In order to ensure that the desired traits are passed on from one generation to the next, breeders must carefully select the parents and pay close attention to the mating process. By carefully selecting the parents and controlling the mating process, breeders can also create animals or plants with specific characteristics that they deem desirable.
Topics Covered in Breeding
Selection methods and breeding schemes
Hybridization and crossing techniques
Heritability and genetic gain
Multi-environment trials
Breeding for quality traits
Participatory and farmer-led breeding
Featured Speakers — Breeding 2027
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
Browse all speakers →Recent Research Presented at Breeding Sessions
Selected abstracts from this track will be published here.
Related Scientific Sessions at GPB 2027
Why Attend the Breeding Conference 2027
Earn CPD Credit
Sessions are CPD-accredited — earn 1 CPD credit for each hour of attendance.
Present Your Research
Oral and poster slots for original Breeding work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Network Globally
Meet plant scientists, breeders, biotechnologists and crop researchers from around the world across three days.
Featured in the Abstract Book
Accepted abstracts are collected in the conference abstract book, published for every edition.
Learn from Keynotes
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Breeding research and practice.
Hybrid Flexibility
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Join GPB 2027 for the Breeding track
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
Breeding Conference 2027 — FAQs
What is the Breeding track at GPB 2027?
The Breeding track is a dedicated stream within GPB 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Breeding. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Who should attend the Breeding sessions?
Plant scientists, breeders, biotechnologists, agronomists, doctoral students, and research leaders with an interest in Breeding are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Can I present my research in the Breeding track?
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Is virtual attendance available for Breeding sessions?
Yes. GPB 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Breeding track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Join the GPB 2027 delegation
Singapore · March 18–20, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.