The symposium will be organized in plenary and specialized (scientific and technical) sessions and will address the major current issues of the production of carrot and other Apiaceae: Market and consumer expectations Genetics and genomics Genetic diversity including wild relatives Biology and physiology Cultural pratices: fertilization, irrigation, weed control Quality of products and post harvest (transport, health impact, ...) Host / parasite interactions, Integrated Pest Management Pathogens: knowledge, risk management, protection means Seeds