WCPP is a series of biennial meetings that have the long tradition started in Malta in 1973, providing opportunities to exchange information and discuss new discoveries among experts of parasitic plants. WCPP2024 will cover a wide range of topics of parasitic plants research, including strigolactone biology, molecular mechanisms, genome evolution and management technologies. 

The scientific program will include cutting edge research and exciting reports for various aspects of plant parasitism on diverged plant species, presented as oral or poster formats. The program will also include social events visiting the ancient city of Nara and enjoying Japanese cuisine. We are looking forward to meeting researchers from all over the world and exciting discussion.