This event is in the past.It took place on June 9, 2026 at La Villette.


Plants have surprisingly dramatic social lives. Biologist Marc-André Selosse from the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle unpacks how they fend off attackers and recruit helpful allies: fungi that colonize roots, bacteria that boost nutrition, and pollinators that keep the cycle turning. The twist? You'll be sitting outdoors surrounded by the very greenery he's discussing.
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Plants have surprisingly dramatic social lives. Biologist Marc-André Selosse from the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle unpacks how they fend off attackers and recruit helpful allies: fungi that colonize roots, bacteria that boost nutrition, and pollinators that keep the cycle turning. The twist? You'll be sitting outdoors surrounded by the very greenery he's discussing.
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