Integrated Biological Systems Conference

The increasing importance of biological systems to our economy and environment has fostered studies on a wide range of bio- processes, from nutrient uptake and energy capture in greenhouse, field, and forest crops, to the impacts of climatic, edaphic, and biotic stresses on field, farm, landscape, and watershed level crop performance. There is an ever-increasing need to identify and study key physiological and biological processes and to integrate the resulting knowledge into management tools. The complexity inherent to biological systems poses numerous challenges to developing, delivering, and maintaining management systems. As we reflect on our past progresses and achievements, we envision solutions to new challenges and pressing problems. What are the key processes that will help us to better understand the inter-relationships of the target system? How can we synthesize existing knowledge and information to develop viable technology? What are the most efficient ways of delivering and maintaining the resulting technology, and adapting it to different bio-economic environments and conditions? How can we overcome the gaps and build long-lasting bridges between research, technology, and implementation? 

You are invited to attend the Integrated Biological Systems Conference. A goal is for the conference to serve as a forum for the exchange of scientific knowledge on different facets of plant/crop systems, from experimental results addressing fundamental questions to the delivery and maintenance of integrated management systems. Participation is expected to be broad-based and include a wide range of disciplines. 

Hosts

Integrated Biological Systems: Research, Synthesis, and Management is co-hosted by the Biological Systems Simulation Group (BSSG), the Agroecosystems Research Group (AESRG), the Alternate Crops and Systems Lab (ACSL), and the Cropping Systems Research Lab (CSRL).

History

The BSSG is in its 33rd year, and is comprised of an international group of scientists interested in the use of integrated systems approaches to study agricultural and natural systems. This includes topics as diverse as basic physiological and biological processes, field level multi-trophic eco-simulation analyses, and landscape and global level analysis of the impact of biotic and environmental perturbations. The AESRG, the ACSL, and the CSRL are all strongly focused on the study of environmental and biotic stresses and their impact on crop performance. 

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