CEPLAS sections in the Botanical Garden


Since 2015 CEPLAS contributes with a section on future biomass plants to the exhibition "Crops - Past | Present | Future" in the Botanical Garden Düsseldorf. Crops such as Miscanthus, Silphie and Sida are presented here, which play an important role in the production of energy from renewable raw materials. 

In 2018, our new section opened, illustrating impressively the aspects of plant breeding. In this living exhibition, visitors can learn about the developmental history of today's high-performance plants corn and wheat from their wild ancestors Teosinte, Emmer and Einkorn or observe the Mendelian laws of inheritance at the example of the flower colors. 

Each year, CEPLAS researchers offer several guided tours on crop plants in the Botanical Garden, further information about the dates can be found in our public events calendar.

In 2022 we celebrate the 200. birthady of Gregor Mendel, the "father of genetics". CEPLAS has therfore organized a mini exhibition on Mendels work entiteled: From counting peas to the "father of genetics"

Photo Gallery

Plant Breeding
The new CEPLAS section in the Botanical Garden Düsseldorf is dedicated to important aspects of plant breeding.
Wheat
The history of development from Einkorn and Emmer to today's high-performance wheat.
Maize
The history of Teosinte's development into today's large-scale cultivated hybrid corn.
Mendelian Laws
The Mendelian laws are observed here by the example of the plant’s flower color.
Milpa
Milpa, the mixed cultivation system of the Mayas: The specific cultivation of different, complementary...
Milpa
...crops ensures an effective use of resources, less pest infestation and thus good crop yields.
Miscanthus
Miscanthus, also known as elephant grass, is an important renewable resource due to its enormous yield.
Silpa
Same as Miscanthus, the mallow plant Sida is an important renewable supplier of energy.
Sudangras
Sudangras, a millet originating from Africa, is preferably used for the production of biogas.