IBMCP Highlights Plant Biotechnology at Anecoop Congress

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Plant Biology participated in Anecoop's technical congress in Valencia, addressing challenges in the fruit and vegetable sector.

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Generic image of a microscope with plant cells.

The Institute of Molecular and Cellular Plant Biology (IBMCP, CSIC-UPV) participated on September 22nd in Anecoop's Technical Congress, held at CaixaForum València, which brought together over 200 professionals to discuss the future of agriculture.

Laura Zacarés, Head of Transfer and Innovation at IBMCP, spoke in the session «Creating the future of agriculture together», dedicated to the opportunities offered by plant biotechnology. During her participation, she demonstrated how the institute's real-world developments can help address key challenges such as climate change, sustainability, increased productivity, and new market demands.
Zacarés emphasized the importance of transforming scientific advancements into practical applications for the agri-food sector, from cultivation to post-harvest. To achieve this, she stressed that collaboration between research centers and companies is essential, enabling the translation of scientific excellence into innovation and solutions with real impact.
IBMCP thanked Anecoop for the invitation and the opportunity to participate in this dialogue focused on the future of agriculture, highlighting the need to understand the sector's needs and research capabilities to generate effective solutions.
Based on information from the official source: IBMCP — Institut de Biologia Molecular i Cel·lular de Plantes (CSIC-UPV) (25/09/2026)