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2024年第七届国际植物日
2026年第七届国际植物日（FoPD2026）活动将在欧洲植物科学组织的倡议下发起。
中国植物生理与植物分子生物学学会作为中国地区的活动发起和协调方，将在全国范围内组织国际植物日科普活动，引导民众关注和思考植物在自然环境和生态系统中发挥的重要作用，增强人们关注植物、保护植物的观念和意识。
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Mar
27
Mar
27
10:00
15:00
【Seed Science Popularization on Campus】 Popular Science Lecture by Houji Laboratory Held at Taiyuan Experimental Middle School
【种子科普进校园】后稷实验室科普讲座走进太原市实验中学校
Taiyuan Experimental Middle School
Students
Indoor
External
Associate Professor Wen Zhiyan from Houji Laboratory of Shanxi Province guided the students into the magical world of seeds, focusing on four core themes. Starting with the question of why we need to understand seeds, she elaborated on the close ties between seeds, human life, and food security. She then broke down what seeds are, explaining their structure and characteristics in detail. With vivid descriptions of how seeds germinate, she presented the complete life cycle of seeds from their formation to growth, allowing the students to feel the tenacity and wonder of life. Drawing on the cutting-edge research in the seed industry, she shared her insights into the future, presented the research achievements in biological breeding of coarse cereals, and outlined the blueprint for the development of agricultural science and technology—helping the students grasp the value and power of scientific research.
During the interactive session, students actively raised questions and engaged in in-depth exchanges regarding seed growth, breeding technologies, and other related topics. Associate Professor Wen responded patiently to each inquiry, fostering a warm and lively atmosphere that allowed scientific knowledge to truly take root in the students’ hearts.
Apr
26
Apr
26
10:00
15:00
Inquiring About Scent and Savoring Fragrance — A Scientific Exploration from the Three Rosaceae Sisters (Rose, Chinese Rose, and Wild Rose) to Aromatherapy
问香与闻香——从蔷薇三姐妹到芳香疗法的科学探秘
Shanghai Normal University
Students
Outdoor
External
1. Popular Science Lecture
Taking the “Three Sisters of Roses” (Chinese roses, roses, and multiflora roses) as the starting point, this session introduces the classification, morphological characteristics, cultural history, and municipal flower symbolism of plants in the genus Rosa. Combining vivid images, physical specimens, classical poetry, and historical allusions, it aims to spark participants’ interest in plant aromas.
2. Scientific Understanding of Aromatic Plants and Aromatherapy
This section presents the definition of aromatic plants, the fundamental concepts of aromatherapy, and its status within the WHO-recognized system of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM)World Health Organization (WHO). Through high-precision component analysis and scientific case studies (e.g., the chemical composition of rose essential oil and its physiological regulatory effects), participants gain a clear understanding that “aromatherapy is a science, not mysticism.”
3. Sensory Aroma Experience Experiments
- For College Students: Conduct a “Sensory Evaluation of Fragrant Rose Scents” experiment. Using 8 rose cultivars with distinct fragrances, participants will rate floral intensity and preference on a 9-point hedonic scale, experiencing the scientific methodology of sensory analysis.
- For High School Students: A simplified sensory evaluation combined with emotional tracking to explore the relationship between aroma and mood.
- For Primary School Students: Engage in a “Guess the Flower by Its Scent” game to cultivate olfactory perception and record their “favorite scent.”
4. Connecting Science to Daily Life
By presenting data from human clinical trials and animal studies on roses—including their role in relieving menstrual cramps, alleviating anxiety and depression, and aiding in the treatment of kidney stones—this session demonstrates the value of plant aromas in health and wellness. Using real-world examples (e.g., the relaxing effects of rose essential oil, the link between mushrooms and depression, and dietary fiber and the gut-brain axis), students are guided to explore the scientific connection between plants and mental health.
5. Interactive Session & Results Showcase
- College Students: Complete sensory evaluation data records, participate in group discussions, and perform basic statistical analysis.
- High School Students: Take part in the “Aroma Master” Challenge, recording accuracy rates and personal experiences.
- Primary School Students: Create a drawing themed “My Favorite Scent” or fill out an “Aroma Detective” observation log.
Shanghai Normal University
No. 100, Haisi Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai
Yuxia Lou
yuxialou@shnu.edu.cn