FSPM and GroIMP tutorials at PMA conference 2025

!!! Preliminary version – It's likely to be changed !!!

Version: 2025-04-10, 22:30 (GMT+7)

Along with the 8th International Symposium on Plant Growth Modelling, Simulation, Visualization, and Applications conference (PMA25, modeldata2025.casconf.cn) held during the first week of November 2025 in Nanchang, China, a two-day beginner tutorial on Functional-Structural Plant Modelling (FSPM) using GroIMP will be hosted at the same location right before the conference starts.

The event is intended as a ‘beginner tutorial’ requiring no specific previous knowledge on modelling while basic Java skills are highly welcome for some small practical parts! It will cover a wide range of topics as a general introduction into FSPM, L-Systems and modelling, provide an introduction to the platform, and continue with specific aspects of FSPM and special features of GroIMP.

The tutorial is open for those who would like to learn how to work with GroIMP – Growth-grammar related Interactive Modelling Platform – and to write models in the rule-based programming language XL. Particularly, we target M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in Applied Computer Science, Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture or Forest Science with focus on information processing and modelling, but also interested guests from other disciplines.

Date: November 1st & 2nd, 2025

The tutorial will take place at the ? Hotel, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China (to be announced shortly).

Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi Province in Eastern China, is a vibrant and historically rich city that offers a blend of traditional charm and modern development. With a history dating back over 2,200 years, Nanchang boasts a plethora of cultural and historical landmarks, making it a fascinating destination for travellers seeking to immerse themselves in Chinese history and culture.

The workshop language will be English but Chinese assistance will be available.

Tutorial fee are required:

• (tbd) for undergraduate and graduate students (Bachelor and Master level),
• (tbd) for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scientists, and
• (tbd) for teachers/lecturers.

To help us with the planning of the event, please register early.

The event will be held on spot only, without the possibility to participate online.

The program will be updated.

The two days will consist mainly of short lectures and interactive tutorials with exercises.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us: