Report on the sixth international “Fascination of Plants Day” (FoPD) at the Faculty of Biology of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

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The sixth international “Fascination of Plants Day” (FoPD) was organized on 18th of May 2022 in the Faculty of Biology of Sofia University together with the Agrobioinstitute of the Agricultural Academy. Guests were welcomed by exhibition of plants grown in the Faculty’s greenhouse and educational stand of the student club SKOREC consisting of a rich palette of volunteer activities related to expanding students' knowledge of biodiversity and its conservation. The event aimed at popularization of plant science and its significance for life on Earth. The fascination of medicinal, crop and ornamental plants, as well as microalgae, was discussed in respect to their importance and functional characteristics. Curious facts about plants were demonstrated by practical demonstrations. Students from different degrees, PhDs, MSc, BSc, were involved in visual presentations on research projects funded by Sofia University and Ministry of Education and Science. The overall participation of students was major achievement since this promoted the formation of additional professional competencies in real environment. Moreover, pupils from higher schools participated in a drawing/photo contest organized to draw their attention to the plant world from an entertaining point of view.

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