Name: The Secret Life of Trees
Start: 2026-05-20T18:00:00
End: 2026-05-20T20:00:00
Location: Lion Bar Umeå

Discover the hidden chemistry of the natural world! From the surprising metabolites in plants to the quirks of urban trees and the fascinating stories they tell, this event takes you on a journey across plant biology through curiosity, frustration, and unexpected side quests.

Even Plants Have Metabolites?!

Madhusree Mitra (Postdoc)

Most people think metabolites are just for humans. But plants are secret chemists, making thousands of tiny molecules to survive, defend, and build. Join me for a funny true story, surprising plant chemistry, and how lipids literally glue plant walls together -- all sparked by one confused question on a mountain chair lift.

Ain't no flowers in my trees: a story of frustration and side quests

Laura García Romañach (PhD Student)

Is science frustrating? Yes. Is it also fascinating? Absolutely. During my PhD, I have been trying to make trees flower early so that the forestry industry can get better trees, faster. It has been a challenging road, full of unexpected side-quests. Come hear my story!

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