We are delighted to invite you at the VI International Jujube Symposium, organized by the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science, Romanian Academy and Romanian Society of Horticulturists, between 24 - 28 September 2023, in Bucharest, Romania.

Jujube is an important fruit species with a huge potential to be extended on a large range of soils and climates, being known for its high adaptability to dried areas and for its super fruits – sources of many nutraceutical compounds.

The first ISHS Jujube Symposium organized outside China, is a new opportunity to promote this fantastic species and to contribute to the rise of farmers, food processors, great distribution and consumers attention and interest. 

The Symposium will have a plenary session, discipline-focused sessions, poster sessions, and sponsors display where delegates can formally present, promote and discuss their scientific work.

The topics of the VI International Jujube Symposium: Jujube Sustainability under Climate change, are:

- New trends in jujube breeding

- Sustainable jujube orchard management

- Jujube protection under climate change

- Fruit quality, postharvest and processing technologies 

In parallel, an International Exhibition with jujube fruits and jujube products will be organized. 

The event will include a Technical tour of the Romanian “Sahara” at Dăbuleni Research Station on Sandy Soils and a Post-Symposium tour on the Danube Gorge.  

The Romanian hospitality will offer you the possibility of understanding the local culture of our capital and country, while the Symposium attractive social program including a welcome reception party, București City tour, and a gala dinner, will bring you all together.

The Symposium website includes information on registration and abstract submission, scientific program, venue, keynote speaker details, sponsorship, and exhibitors’ opportunities.

We look forward to meeting you in București in September 2023! 

Conveners 

Florin STĂNICĂ  &  Mengjun LIU