VIII International Symposium On Cucurbits-2027
"Cucurbits for Better Lives: Science, Innovation, and Sustainability"
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"Cucurbits for Better Lives: Science, Innovation, and Sustainability"
Submit AbstractDilla University, in partnership with the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and the Ethiopian Society of Horticultural Science (ESHS), is honored to host the 8th International Symposium on Cucurbits, scheduled for November 16, 2027 to November 18, 2027. Theme: "CUCURBITS FOR BETTER LIVES: SCIENCE, INNOVATION, AND SUSTAINABILITY". The symposium aims to foster sustainable advancements in the cucurbit industry by linking innovative cultivation practices with improved nutrition and consumer well-being.
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VIII International Symposium on Cucurbits
To foster sustainable advancements in the cucurbit industry, bridging the gap between innovative cultivation practices and improved nutrition for consumers
To advance cucurbit research and innovation by fostering international scientific exchange, strengthening multi‑stakeholder partnerships, and translating knowledge into practical solutions. We are committed to supporting sustainable, climate‑resilient production systems, promoting digital agriculture and precision farming, and empowering industries and communities for better livelihoods.
VIII International Symposium on Cucurbits
Dilla University has held a panel discussion with the Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The discussion focused on potential preparation for the upcoming VIII International Cucurbit Symposium, which is scheduled to be held at Dilla University in 2027. The Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer of Dilla University Habtamu Temesgen (PhD), stated that the University is undertaking numerous tasks, to become a center of excellence in agricultural sectors ...
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Full Professor of Vegetable and ornamental crops
University of Catania, Italy
Full Professor of Vegetable and ornamental crops
University of Catania, Italy
Speciality: Vegetable Crop Biodiversity and Genetic Resources
Professor Ferdinando Branca is a distinguished agronomist, horticultural scientist, and full professor of Vegetable and Flower Crops with extensive expertise in crop productivity, plant biodiversity, and genetic resource conservation. His research focuses on the characterization, improvement, and sustainable utilization of cultivated and wild vegetable germplasm, particularly Brassicaceae species, integrating agronomy, plant science, food quality, ethnobotany, and molecular approaches to support agricultural innovation. As an internationally recognized leader in vegetable crop research and coordinator of major international initiatives, he has contributed significantly to breeding resilient and sustainable production systems, publishing more than 200 scientific papers and advancing the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources worldwide.
Full Professor of Horticulture
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute, Ethiopia
Full Professor of Horticulture
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute, Ethiopia
Speciality: Coffee Science and Horticultural Research
Professor Weyessa Garedew is a senior lecturer, researcher, and consultant in agricultural sciences with over two decades of professional experience and more than 70 scientific publications. His expertise lies in horticulture, coffee science, crop improvement, and sustainable agricultural development, with a particular focus on enhancing coffee productivity and resilience in Ethiopia. His research addresses critical issues including genetic diversity, climate change adaptation, disease management, and innovative approaches to strengthening the sustainability and competitiveness of coffee-based farming systems.
Coffee Research and Training Institute Director
Dilla University, Ethiopia
Coffee Research and Training Institute Director
Dilla University, Ethiopia
Speciality: Plant Stress Physiology and Crop Adaptation
Dr. Alemu Dessa Derebe is an agricultural researcher specializing in plant stress physiology, crop physiology, and sustainable agricultural production systems. His research focuses on understanding plant responses to environmental stresses, particularly salinity and other abiotic factors, through physiological and ecophysiological approaches including photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence analysis. He is committed to developing climate-resilient crop production strategies that enhance agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and food security in diverse agro-ecological conditions, with a particular emphasis on coffee and other economically important crops in Ethiopia.
Dilla University Research and Technology Transfer Vice President, Chairperson of the organizing commettee.
Dilla University
Secretary
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute, Ethiopia
Convener of the symposium
Dilla University
Member
EIAR, Addis Ababa
Member
EHSS, Addis Ababa
Full Professor of Horticulture
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute, Ethiopia
Full Professor of Vegetable and ornamental crops
University of Catania, Italy
Coffee Research and Training Institute Director
Dilla University
Member
ZhengZhou City, Henan Province, China
Member
Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia
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