The Long Night of Science 2024

The Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) is once again taking part in this year's Long Night of Science. We invite you to visit us at our information stands at the LEIBNIZ-ASSOCIATION'S HEADQUARTERS in Berlin-Mitte! 

In Search of Temperature Sensors in Plants
Plants cannot run away and are constantly exposed to wind and weather. They have therefore developed strategies to adapt to stress factors, such as heat or cold. 
The Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) is researching the molecular mechanisms for temperature perception in plants and how these signals are integrated into plant growth. This knowledge contributes to the breeding of climate-resistant crops.

More information: IGZ Programme Area "Plant Adaptation".

Leibniz Research Network ‘Green Nutrition - Healthy Society’: Focus on sustainable nutrition
Global food systems are crucial for the health of people and the planet. However, the constantly growing world population and climate change pose major challenges. The Leibniz Research Network ‘Green Nutrition - Healthy Society’ is developing scientific solutions for the transition to an optimal and sustainable diet. Three of the partner institutes provide an insight into their exciting projects: the German Institute of Human Nutrition, the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops and the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology.
The IGZ focuses on research into the cultivation and utilisation of marine macroalgae as an alternative food source, part of which has been carried out since 2019 as part of the BMBF-funded joint project ‘food4future’.

Long Night of Science
The Long Night of Science Berlin and Potsdam has been held annually since 2001. Between 5 p.m. and midnight, visitors can look forward to more than 1,000 programme items. The Long Night of Science is largely organised and financed by the participating scientific institutions themselves. It is also supported by numerous partners.

Tickets are available via the online ticket shop. Tickets can also be purchased at the box office on the day of the event at selected venues.