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SeedCon 2026 – The First International Conference on Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance
May 5–7, 2026 | Potsdam, Germany
Abstract
The SeedCon 2026 Abstract Book compiles peer-contributed and invited abstracts presented at the first international conference dedicated to the seed microbiome and microbial inheritance. The collection covers key themes including seed-associated microbial community assembly, vertical transmission across plant generations, plant–microbe interactions, and the functional and ecological roles of microbiomes in plant health and adaptation.
Contributions span experimental, computational, and ecological approaches, providing a comprehensive overview of current research in seed microbiome science. Topics include microbial inheritance mechanisms, host–microbiome co-evolution, microbiome-driven plant resilience, and applications in sustainable agriculture.
Editors, Citation & Keywords
Editors:
Ahmed Abdelfattah (Conference Chair), Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Potsdam, Germany.
Citation:
Abdelfattah, A. (Ed.). 2026. SeedCon 2026 Abstract Book: The First International Conference on Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance. Potsdam, Germany.
Keywords: Seed microbiome, microbial inheritance, vertical transmission, plant microbiome, plant–microbe interactions, seed biology, sustainable agriculture.
Conference Scope & More Information
SeedCon 2026 welcomes researchers exploring seed microbiome assembly, microbial inheritance, dynamics of plant microbiota, functional microbe roles in seeds, and applied microbiome research.
The abstract book features contributions from keynote speakers, invited experts, and selected oral and poster presentations from registered SeedCon 2026 participants.
Project number 573465830