We are pleased to invite youto participate in it XIV International Symposium on Genetic Resources of America and the Caribbean (SIRGeAC).

Those interested in publicizing their studies within the framework of this important event may submit your abstracts until the November 25 (final deadline). The abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee of the Symposium.

The central theme of this Symposium is: "Genetic Resources: source of solutions for present and future challenges", being an honor as hosts to be able to receive the main specialists of our continent in the field of conservation, valuation, use and regulatory aspects of plant, animal and microbial genetic resources.

Our goal is to address issues aimed at strengthening conservation; innovation against the effects of climate change; assess how to ensure food and nutrition security; and review the impacts of the implementation of relevant international treaties, among other issues of interest.

In accordance with the above, we have structured this XIV Symposium in four sections; inviting our scientific community to send their papers, indicating if they belong to: