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When it comes to food, less is often more
For Achim Walter, it’s time we take responsibility for what we eat. As consumers, we have a right to demand a food system that serves the environment, promotes health and protects those in less affluent circumstances. In the middle of the…
SwissPLANT 2022 meeting held in summer
Group leaders and senior scientists met in person for the annual SwissPLANT conference to present latest findings and to get an overview of current research advances in plant biology in Switzerland. The meeting is an excellent opportunity…
Sara Simonini – New member of the Swiss Society of Plant Biology
The Swiss Society of Plant Biology welcomes its new member Prof. Sara Simonini. Visit her personal research portfolio Canonical and non-canonical epigenetic regulation of embryogenesis. Sara received a SNF PRIMA grant in plant molecular…
The consequences of climate change in the Alps are visible from space
Global warming has a particularly pronounced impact on the Alpine region. Like the Arctic, this European mountain range is becoming greener. Using satellite data, researchers show that vegetation above the tree line has increased in almost…
Ein Lebensnetz für Natur und Mensch
Wir Menschen nutzen die Leistungen der biologischen Vielfalt täglich: Beim atmen, essen, wohnen, arbeiten und entspannen. Doch in der Schweiz ist ein Drittel von rund 11'000 untersuchten Arten gefährdet – und damit auch die Leistungen der…
18 May 2022 – International Fascination of Plants Day
The world is celebrating the Fascination of Plants Day 2022. For this purpose numerous interactive events around the theme of plants are offered to the public. This special day focuses on the essential role of plant science to society. The…
Regenerative agriculture in Europe – new publication
A critical analysis of contributions to European Union Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies. Agriculture is the main driver of global deforestation and land conversion, and food systems account for more than a third of global…
Horizon Europe Info Day – Funding Opportunities for Switzerland
The annual Euresearch event will take place in Bern on 14 June 2022! The Horizon Europe Info Day – Funding Opportunities for Switzerland is a unique occasion to learn more about the advantages that Swiss based researchers and innovators…
A single gene controls species diversity in an ecosystem
To test if a single gene could affect an entire ecosystem, a research team of the University of Zurich conducted a lab experiment with a plant and its associated ecosystem of insects. They found that plants with a mutation at a specific…