Plant breeders conference looks at creating, marketing new varieties

Independent Plant Breeders Conference offers business and educational opportunities


Longwood Gardens and Garden Genetics are hosting the 2010 Independent Plant Breeders Conference, Nov. 3-5, in Kennett Square, Pa. Topics to be covered during the conference include: Successful Independent Plant Breeding, Selection of Plants with Commercial Potential, Horticultural Biotechnologies, Naming Plants, Plant Patents, Stock Plant Hygiene and How to Market New Plants.
Conference attendees will include professional and independent plant breeders, marketing and distribution company representatives, plant aficionados and plant collectors.