27th ATHENS International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture & Plant Protection (ASAPP 2025)

The 27th ATHENS International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture & Plant Protection (ASAPP 2025) explores sustainable agricultural practices and integrated pest management strategies to promote environmental resilience, efficient resource use, and climate adaptation.

Topics

• Plant Protection
  • Biological Control: Using natural enemies to control pests
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A comprehensive approach to pest control that combines various methods
  • Resistant Varieties: Developing crop varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases
  • Biopesticides: Naturally derived pesticides with minimal environmental impact
  • Pesticide Resistance Management: Strategies to prevent the development of pesticide resistance
  • Cultural Control: Using agricultural practices to prevent or reduce pest infestations
  • Plant Health Diagnostics: Early detection and diagnosis of plant diseases
  • Precision Pest Management: Using technology to target pest control efforts
  • Seed Health: Ensuring the quality and health of seeds
  • Pollinator Health: Protecting pollinators to ensure crop pollination
• Sustainable Agriculture
  • Organic Farming: Utilizing natural methods and avoiding synthetic inputs
  • Agroecology: Applying ecological principles to agricultural production systems
  • Precision Agriculture: Using technology to optimize resource use and reduce environmental impact
  • Conservation Agriculture: Practices that conserve soil, water, and biodiversity
  • Agroforestry: Integrating trees and shrubs into farming systems
  • Sustainable Livestock Production: Raising livestock in ways that minimize environmental damage
  • Circular Economy in Agriculture: Reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture: Practices that help agriculture adapt to and mitigate climate change
  • Water Management: Efficient use of water resources in agriculture
  • Soil Health: Improving soil quality to enhance productivity and environmental resilience
• Intersections of Sustainable Agriculture and Plant Protection
  • Biodiversity Conservation in Agriculture: Promoting biodiversity to support ecosystem services and pest control
  • Sustainable Pest Management: Balancing pest control with environmental and human health
  • Sustainable Use of Pesticides: Minimizing the use of pesticides and promoting safer alternatives
  • Climate-Resilient Plant Protection: Developing strategies to protect crops from climate change impacts
  • Regenerative Agriculture: Practices that improve soil health and ecosystem function, leading to increased resilience and reduced pest and disease pressure