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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE (ICOH-2025)
From Science to Society 26 to 28 June, 2025
Conference
ABOUT ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE
Ornamental horticulture plays a vital cultural, aesthetic, economic, and environmental role globally, generating billions in revenue. This thriving sector includes floriculture and landscape horticulture, covering cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants, foliage, quality seeds, planting materials, and dry flowers. It also encompasses landscaping, post-harvest management, and value-added products, with sustainability and technological advancements driving its continued growth. India, benefiting from diverse agro-climatic conditions, supports year-round production of ornamental crops. In 2023, the Indian floriculture market reached USD 3 billion and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, reaching approximately USD 8.18 billion by 2032. Flowers are culturally significant in India, used for aesthetic, social, and religious purposes. The global demand for cut and loose flowers has elevated floriculture as a key commercial trade in Indian horticulture. Beyond ornamental use, flowers are a source of raw material for the extraction of flavours and fragrances, natural colours, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical compounds.
Conference
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The International Conference on Ornamental Horticulture (ICOH-2025) will take place at the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture (DFLA), HC&RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India during 26 to 28 June, 2025. This conference bearing the theme ‘From Science to Society’ aims to unite scientists, breeders, and growers of flower and ornamental crops. Representatives from India and worldwide will share insights, foster collaboration, and contribute to advance knowledge of ornamental horticulture. Around 300 participants are expected to attend the Conference. Join us at ICOH-2025 to explore the evolving landscape of floriculture, discuss current trends, and shape the future of this dynamic industry.
organizer
ORGANIZED BY
The ICOH-2025 is hosted by the Department of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture (DFLA), Horticultural College and Research Institute (HC&RI), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore - 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India.
Conference Mode
CONFERENCE MODE
The International Conference on Ornamental Horticulture (ICOH-2025) will take place through 'in person' mode only. All the registered participants are required to be physically present during the scheduled dates, since ‘in person’ participation provides a valuable opportunity for direct engagement, networking, and collaboration, fostering a vibrant and interactive conference experience.
venue
CONFERENCE VENUE
ICOH-2025 will be held at the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, HC&RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, India. The venue is nestled inside a sprawling 50-acre Botanical Garden featuring formal gardens and lush landscapes, providing a picturesque and serene setting for the event. Coimbatore also known as ‘Kovai’, located in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats, enjoys a pleasant climate year-round. The city blends scenic beauty, cultural heritage, industrial development, and educational and medical excellence. TNAU is situated in the heart of Coimbatore and is well connected by various transport means. Nearby hill stations such as Ooty, Coonoor, and Valparai add to the city’s appeal as a tourist destination throughout the year.
THEMES
CONFERENCE THEMES
ICOH-2025 is structured around the following five thematic areas:
Dates
CONFERENCE TIMELINE
The following timeline is required to be strictly adhered to, for timely registration and submission of abstracts.
Fee
CONFERENCE RESISTRATION FEE
Abstract
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstract of 400 words must be typed in Times New Roman (12 font). The abstract should have a title (bold, 14), followed by names of authors (bold, 12) and affiliations (italics, 12). The email of presenting author and five keywords are required to be provided at the end of the abstract. The name of the presenting author must be underlined. Additionally, abstracts should state the theme under which they are submitted and the intended method of presentation (oral or poster). Abstracts must not contain tables, pictures, graphs or abbreviations.
After peer review by scientific committee, abstracts will be selected for oral or poster presentation based on merit, and notifications will be sent accordingly. An abstract book of the accepted submissions will be published and released during the conference.
Awards
AWARDS
During the conference, the best oral and poster presentations will be awarded to recognize and encourage the contributions of researchers in the field of ornamental horticulture.
Tour
POST-CONFERENCE TOUR
A post-conference scientific excursion to Ooty will be organized for participants who have registered and paid separately for this additional activity beyond the conference registration. The tour is scheduled for the final day of the conference on 28 June 2025.
SPONSORSHIPS
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS
The organizing committee kindly invites sponsorships from public-private firms to support and facilitate conduct of the conference. Contributions will be accepted as per established norms of the university. Three tiers (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) of sponsorships are invited as detailed below.