📅 20 May 2026 | 🕥 10:30–13:00
🏛️ Organised by: Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (UPM–INIA/CSIC)
📍 CBGP, Campus Montegancedo, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain
A special open session to celebrate Fascination of Plants Day 2026, offering an inside look into cutting-edge plant science research focused on improving crops for the future 🌿
Visitors will discover how modern biotechnology and genomics are used to study and enhance agricultural plants, contributing to more sustainable and productive farming systems for the 21st century 🌍
The program includes a presentation of the centre’s main research lines, followed by a guided tour through state-of-the-art facilities where plant science comes to life in practice.
🌿 What to expect:
🔬 Presentation of plant biotechnology and genomics research
🌱 Insights into crop improvement and agricultural innovation
❄️ Visit to cold storage and sterilization facilities
🧪 Metabolomics and microscopy platforms
🌿 Greenhouse tour with model and crop plants (Arabidopsis, tomato, wheat, etc.)
A unique opportunity to see how science is shaping the future of agriculture from the inside 🌾✨
