The 5^th International Conference on Plant Proteostasis 2026 serves as a premier forum for the scientific community focused on the molecular and physiological aspects of proteolysis in plant cells.

Understanding proteostasis—the delicate balance of protein synthesis, folding, and degradation—is vital to deciphering how cells maintain homeostasis. Proteolysis, a key component of this process, plays an essential role in plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stress. It enables plants to adapt to challenges such as drought, heat, and pathogen attack. In the long term, insights into these mechanisms may contribute to the development of more resilient crop varieties, better equipped to withstand the effects of climate change and enhance agricultural productivity. Additionally, this research deepens our understanding of fundamental biological processes that are unique to plant systems.

The conference aims to unite leading scientists at the forefront of plant proteolysis research, offering a unique platform to exchange ideas and present cutting-edge findings. Key topics will include protein modification through ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like peptides, as well as protein degradation pathways such as proteasomal and vacuolar degradation, including autophagy.