11th Edition of Global Congress on
Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Horticulture and Controlled Farming covers the production, improvement, protection, and postharvest management of fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, and specialty crops. The session includes greenhouse cultivation, protected farming, hydroponics, aeroponics, vertical farming, crop quality, storage, and shelf-life improvement.
Abstract Scope and Participation
The session welcomes research on horticultural science, production technologies, crop improvement, controlled environments, urban farming, and postharvest applications. Horticulturists, floriculturists, crop scientists, greenhouse professionals, technology developers, entrepreneurs, and students are invited.
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
Browse all speakers →Food security (the reliable access to safe and nutritious food) is a global issue. In Singapore, limited farmland (under 1%) and a highly urbanized population make food security a major challenge for…
Utilizing mushroom byproducts is a sustainable strategy that turns waste into valuable resources, thereby further enhancing economic viability. The mushroom industry generates 10-20% of processing…
Health and nutrition play a prime role in human longevity. Leafy vegetables are plant products used as salad, steamed, or cooked to supply food and support health. Some of these (Alternanthera…
Tomatoes are among California’s most important agricultural commodities, underpinning the state’s economy and contributing to food security. Yet the industry faces growing pressure from food waste…
Year-round availability of exotic salad vegetables, particularly iceberg lettuce, is a critical prerequisite for the uninterrupted operations of multinational Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chains…
The herbal sector is undergoing a paradigm change towards sustainability, demanding novel techniques to assure a steady supply of high-quality raw materials. This study provides a disruptive approach…
Sessions are CPD-accredited — earn 1 CPD credit for each hour of attendance.
Oral and poster slots for original Horticulture and Controlled Farming work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet plant scientists, breeders, biotechnologists and crop researchers from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts are collected in the conference abstract book, published for every edition.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Horticulture and Controlled Farming research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Horticulture and Controlled Farming track is a dedicated stream within GPB 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Horticulture and Controlled Farming. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Plant scientists, breeders, biotechnologists, agronomists, doctoral students, and research leaders with an interest in Horticulture and Controlled Farming are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
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.
Yes. GPB 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Horticulture and Controlled Farming track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 18–20, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.