📅 20 May 2026 | 🕑 14:00–18:00
🏛️ Organised by: Proyecto HOLODRONE, Plant Molecular Physiology Laboratory (Universidad de Talca), and Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Fruticultura (CEAF)
📍 Escuela Hernán Lobos Arias, Villa Alegre, Región del Maule, Chile
An interactive outreach activity designed to introduce school students to the hidden world of plants through hands-on science 🌿
Participants will explore how plants interact with microorganisms in the rhizosphere, understand the role of antioxidants in plant health, and take part in a simple DNA extraction experiment using strawberry fruit 🍓
Led by researchers and supported by the HOLODRONE project (ANID ATE250015), this activity aims to spark curiosity, promote scientific thinking, and deepen appreciation for plant science among young learners 💚
🌿 What to expect:
🔬 Hands-on scientific activities for students
🌱 Exploration of plant–microorganism interactions
🍓 DNA extraction experiment using strawberries
🧪 Introduction to antioxidants and plant health
🎓 Engaging learning environment led by researchers
A fascinating journey into the invisible processes that sustain plant life and ecosystems 🌍✨
