Call for Abstracts
Call for Abstracts - Now Closed!

The Australasian Plant Pathology Society (APPS) 2023 Conference Committee invites submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the 24th Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference.

Considering presenting at APPS 2023? APPS 2023 has both in-person and on-demand registration options available. See the registration page here for further details.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINES:

Call for Abstracts Close: Now Closed! 

Review Process: June - July 2023

Author Notification: Early August 2023 

Program Announced: Early August 2023

Presenter Registration: 11 September  2023

Pre-recorded Presentations Date: 20 October 2023


ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

  • Abstract submissions close 16 June 2023 (Now Closed!);
  • Presentations can be in Oral and/or Poster Presentation format;
  • Authors of accepted oral abstracts will be asked to submit a pre-recorded presentation in advance of the in-person event in Adelaide. This will be used to form the on-demand virtual platform.
  • Submission acknowledges consent to print the abstract and contact details in the conference proceedings and list of presenting authors;
  • The presenting author will be required to register for the conference in order to ensure their abstract(s) is included in the final program; Deadline for presenting author registration will be advised in the acceptance letter;
  • Abstracts are to be text only – limit of 300 words. Graphs, figures, diagrams, images etc. must not be included;
  • Submissions should be completed electronically via the online Presentation Portal - opening in March 2023; 

  • Multiple abstracts may be submitted by an individual;




Presentation Portal

Click below to enter the APPS 2023 Presentation Portal.
Create an Account, complete the online form, upload your abstract and hit complete. 

NOW CLOSED!


   ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS:

1

Read Abstract Submission Guidelines

2

Click on the Submit Your Abstract Here button to enter and create an author account 

3

Complete the online submission form and questions regarding your abstract

4

Submit your abstract (must not exceed 300 words) 

THEMES:

Abstracts may be submitted under the following themes:

  • Molecular Plant Disease Interactions
  • Diagnostics, Biosecurity
  • Epidemiology, Ecology, Modelling and Risk Analysis
  • Plant Disease Management, Chemical Resistance 
  • Microbiomes and Disease Complex 
  • Taxonomy, Diversity and Evolution
  • New Diseases and Climate Change
  • Host Resistance Breeding
  • Community/Industry Engagement/Extension
  • Integrated Disease Management/Biological Control
  • Forest and Perennial Crop Diseases
  • New Technologies (Artificial intelligent (AI)) and Novel Methods in Plant Pathology and Disease Control
  • Pathogenomics
  • Other


PRESENTATION PLATFORMS:

The following presentation platforms will be available, authors are required to nominate a preferred presentation format during the submission process.
Oral Presentations - 12 minute presentation, accompanied by 3-minutes question time. Authors of accepted oral abstracts will be asked to submit a pre-recorded presentation in advance of the in-person event in Adelaide. This will be used to form the on-demand virtual platform.
Poster Presentations -  Presenters will be able to share their work as a poster during dedicated poster sessions within the program. Guidelines for poster presenters will be provided during the notification process. 


Terms and Conditions

Submissions are accepted on the basis that all presenting authors must register and pay the appropriate conference fee by Monday 28th July 2023. Co-presenters must register for the day of their presentation (as a minimum). Speakers need to meet their own travel and accommodation costs. It is a requirement of all accepted presenters to provide a pre-recorded presentation for inclusion in the on-demand virtual platform.


Post Conference Viewing of Presentations

APPS 2023 will be on-demand and delegates will have access to oral and poster presentations post-conference. On-demand access will be made available to registered delegates for viewing for 3 months after the conference. All on-demand content will be password/pin protected and only accessible to those with valid registrations. Posters will also be uploaded for viewing.







Conference Manager

For all conference enquiries, please talk to the team at: 
Event Studio Group Pty Ltd
APPS2023@eventstudio.com.au

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