Advances in Molecular Plant Science at the MBP2026 Meeting in Hennef
The 39th Molecular Biology of Plants Conference (MBP2026) of our Section Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology brought together leading scientists, early-career researchers, and industry representatives at the Sportschule Hennef from 16th to 19th March 2026. Held under the patronage of the DBG Section Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology (SPPMB), the meeting once again provided an inspiring platform for scientific exchange and networking within the international plant science community. Main conference organiser Hans-Henning Kunz (LMU Munich) summarises the meeting that he and his team organised together with Christopher Grefen (Ruhr University Bochum) and Andrea Bräutigam (Bielefeld University). He not only reports about current research areas and developments in molecular plant research, but also explains which early-career researchers (ECRs) were awarded with prizes. MBP2026 showcased the latest advances in molecular plant research and reflected the diversity, innovation, and collaborative spirit of the field.