Wehrlos: Wie Nutzpflanzen ihre Verteidigung verlernten

In the organizer's words:

Over millions of years, plants have learned to defend themselves against pests and pathogens with chemical substances, mechanical barriers and sophisticated stress reactions. However, many of these natural abilities have been lost in cultivated plants. The reason: for decades, the focus of breeding was on yield, digestibility, taste and shelf life, while pesticides took over the "defense work".

But what happens when these aids are (or should be) removed? Or when new pests spread as a result of climate change?

At the Plant Science Café, Prof. Nicole van Dam, Director of the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), explains how this loss of defense came about and what needs to be done today to make agriculture fit for a future with fewer pesticides and more climate resilience.

The PLANT 2030 research initiative cordially invites you to the popular science lecture, where there will also be room for questions and discussion. Knowledge gain guaranteed!

"Nerve food" in the form of snacks and a welcome drink will be provided.

Participation is free of charge. Places in the Gartensaal (Haus am Waldsee) are limited - we therefore ask you to register.

Price information:

Participation is free of charge. Places in the Garden Hall (Haus am Waldsee) are limited - we therefore ask you to register. Click on "Register online now" and secure your place at the Plant Sciene Café.