Montserrat Arista is a biologist and a specialist in plant reproduction systems. Her interest for plant research was awaked by one of her professors at the university. She is currently a member of the Plant Biology and Ecology Department of the University of Seville and leads the General Research Service of the Herbarium of this […]
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A plant nursery to go on a trip without worries
When we plan to go on a trip, one of the problems that we may come up with is finding a person who takes care of our plants. An Almerian flower shop, located in the village of Vícar, has a plant nursery, one of the few existing in Spain. They also have a hospital, where […]
Manuel Espinosa, a fascination for bacteria that promotes scientific spreading
Bacteria are his specialty, both the good ones and the bad ones. Manuel Espinosa is a CSIC researcher and the current deputy director of the Zaidín Experimental Station, located in Granada. His work is focused on the relationship between plants and bacteria. One of his goals is finding new therapeutic targets to combat infections. He […]
Francisco Macías, biochemical communication between plants to create anticancer molecules
Francisco Macías is professor of Organic Chemistry and directs the Allelopathy Group of the University of Cádiz. This research field consists of the study of biochemical communication between plants. Their research activities have permitted developing new anticancer compounds. Francisco Macías received the Molisch Award in 2011, the greatest international recognition in Allelopathy.