Association of Applied Biologists

With some 900 members from a wide range of specialisms in the UK and overseas, "it has developed a portfolio of scientific publications and annual conference programme to achieve its objectives and promote the subject of applied biology.

"[4] The AAB organises conferences with universities specialising in agriculture and other aspects of applied biology, these have included Aberystwyth, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Nottingham, Reading and Illinois.

[10] Alongside its conferences, the AAB has produced various publications including Aspects of Applied Biology,[18] the database CD ROM Descriptions of Plant Viruses,[19] and a regular newsletter with articles of topical interest, reports and announcements.

[20] The AAB organises conferences to disseminate the latest developments in applied biology, providing a source of information for both the industry and its members.

Every autumn the Association holds an online Annual General Meeting (AGM), in line with its requirements by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

It has close links with other learned Societies and professional bodies and frequently organises conferences with or for their appropriate groups, often publishing Aspects of Applied Biology on their behalf.