ICBB08: 8^th International Conference on Bacterial Blight of Rice

Confronting Rice Bacterial Pathogen Threats to Global Food Security

 

 

About the Conference

Building on the legacy of seven pioneering gatherings worldwide—most recently ICBB07 at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines—the 8^th International Conference on Bacterial Blight (ICBB08) convenes global experts to address the escalating impact of rice bacterial diseases on food systems. With Xanthomonas oryzae pathovars causing devastating yield losses across continents, ICBB08 serves as a critical platform to catalyze interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable rice production.

 

 

Key Research Tracks

• Effector Biology

Decoding virulence mechanisms of pathogen-secreted effectors

• Molecular Rice-Pathogen Interaction

Host recognition, immune evasion, and resistance signaling pathways

• Resistance Breeding

Developing next-generation rice varieties with durable blight resistance

• Green Control

Eco-friendly strategies: biocontrol agents, phage therapy, and smart farming

 

 

Our Mission

ICBB08 unites pathologists, geneticists, breeders, and policymakers to:

• Translate fundamental discoveries into field-ready interventions
• Forge collaborative networks against emerging pathogen threats
• Mitigate risks to rice-dependent communities worldwide