Plant specialized metabolites are chemically diverse molecules that play a broad range of critical roles in plant health and reproduction. These molecules also support human and veterinary health and nutrition, and are foundational to ecological interactions between animals, microorganisms, and plants.
In 2025, Penn State will host a symposium on plant specialized metabolites that will bring together international leaders in the field. Plenary presentations and shorter format talks will cover the state-of-the-science concerning the biosynthesis and regulation, chemical diversity, ecological roles, medicinal applications, food, nutritional, and agricultural benefits, and advanced analysis of specialty metabolites.
Poster presentations will be selected based on submitted abstracts. There will be ample time for informal discussions and networking among attendees.