What would life be without bread, fruit or sugar? Many of the plants that feed us – including bananas and wheat – have extra sets of chromosomes. These “super plants” are not GMOs, but natural innovations that can outperform their “regular” relatives. By studying how evolution has reshaped their genomes, researchers can better understand what makes them so successful – and how this knowledge could help us grow better crops in the future.

Other events by the Institute of Molecular Plant Biology at Scientifica:
Booth: Plant biology on stage!
Saturday, 29. August 2026, Zentrum
Sunday, 30. August 2026, Zentrum