Pushing the frontiers of agroecological management strategies of sugarcane pests and diseases in the context of climate change
15 to 19 March 2027, Réunion Island
ISSCT XIV Pathology and XII Entomology Joint Workshop
Bringing together sugarcane researchers and practitioners from around the world, this workshop will explore innovative approaches at the intersection of pathology and entomology. It will highlight advances in agroecological management strategies to better understand, prevent, and control pests and diseases in the face of climate change. Through shared insights and emerging research, participants will engage with forward-looking solutions aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of sugarcane production systems.
Réunion Island
A perfect natural laboratory for observing sugarcane diseases and pests
20, 000 ha of sugarcane : 50% of the agricultural area
A subtropical island with diverse agro-ecological zones
A sugarcane system with unique challenges and insights
Hosts a diversity of pests and diseases affecting sugarcane
THE HOSTS
CIRAD is a French research organization dedicated to sustainable development in tropical and Mediterranean regions. Its expertise in sugarcane include genetics and genomics, integrated pest and disease management, and quarantine service (VISACANE).
CIRAD has, in Réunion Island, a specialized research infrastructure, called "Plant Protection Platform (3P)", dedicated to agroecological protection, epidemiology, and biocontrol (6, 000 m² of laboratories, 100 research and technical staff).
eRcane is a French sugarcane research center based on Réunion Island. Its R&D activities focus on variety development and applied genetics, sustainable cropping systems and sugarcane processing technologies.
eRcane runs a multi-environment breeding program that offers a variety of agroclimatic conditions, allowing for the observation of various diseases and pests (seven sites, 200 hectares of experiments, 20 research and technical staff).
Le Récif Hotel
THE VENUE
The workshop will take place at Le Récif Hotel, a welcoming venue nestled in Saint-Gilles on the sun-drenched west coast of Réunion Island. Ideally located just 40 minutes from both the north and the south, it offers the perfect base to explore all regions of the island during the workshop. With its versatile meeting spaces and fully equipped conference rooms, the hotel provides an ideal setting that combines comfort, functionality, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere—perfect for productive and engaging sessions.