CMAPSEEC 2027

CMAPSEEC 2027

Conference Topics

Four thematic tracks bringing together research, innovation and practice across the medicinal and aromatic plants value chain.

01

Biodiversity, Plant Genetic Resources, Alpine and Mountain MAPs, and Agroecology in Agroforestry Systems

  • Ethnobotany, traditional knowledge, and community-based resource management systems
  • Genetic resources, conservation, and sustainable use of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)
  • Alpine and mountain Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)
  • Sustainable use and management of wild MAP species
  • Biodiversity and agroecology in MAP production systems
  • Agroforestry systems and shade-grown MAP crops
02

Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Bioactive Compounds of MAPs

  • Ethnopharmacology and validation of traditional therapeutic uses
  • Phytochemical characterization and metabolomic profiling of plant secondary metabolites
  • Isolation, identification and quantification of bioactive compounds
  • Biological activity, pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action
  • Toxicological assessment and safety evaluation of plant-derived compounds
  • Development of plant-based products for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic applications
03

Cultivation Systems, Breeding, Molecular Approaches and Crop Management

  • Domestication, selection, and breeding of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs)
  • Agronomy and cultivation systems for MAP production
  • Integrated and non-chemical weed management strategies
  • Climate-resilient production systems and adaptation to climate change
  • AI, digital technologies, precision agriculture, and smart farming in MAP production
  • Organic and regenerative cultivation practices in MAP systems
04

Post-Harvest Technologies, Processing, Value Chains and Certification Systems

  • Innovative drying technologies, energy-efficient systems, post-harvest handling, and quality preservation
  • Extraction technologies and product development for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications
  • Quality assurance, traceability, certification, and geographical indications (GIs)
  • MAP value chains, market access, and export readiness
  • Cooperatives, cluster development, and sustainable business models in the MAP sector
  • Digital solutions and innovation in MAP processing and supply chain management
  • Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) frameworks and protection of traditional knowledge

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