Marimurtra Monograph | Plants and Human Beings

Saturday, November 7, 2026

A day to discover the relationship between plants and humans

On Saturday, November 7, the Marimurtra Monograph will take place, this year dedicated to Plants and Human Beings, with an ethnobotanical look at the relationship between plants and humans.

The day, from 10 am to 1 pm, will bring together several experts in the field who will share knowledge and reflections on this topic. The session will conclude with a guided tour of the Marimurtra ethnobotanical collection by Josep A. Rosselló, from the Carl Faust Foundation.

The activity is free with a deposit of 5 euros.

Program of the day

9.30 am · Arrival through the events door (C/ Ermita s/n)
10:00 a.m. · Medicinal plants and humans: yesterday and today – Cèsar Blanché (University of Barcelona)
11.15 am · Coffee break
11.45 am · Why does bread with tomato exist? The domestication of the tomato in Europe. Miquel Àngel Conesa (University of the Balearic Islands)
12:15 pm · Gourmet menus and vegetable toxins. What are we eating? Alexis Maravilla (Innobrotes)
1:00 p.m. · Guided tour of the ethnobotanical collection of Marimurtra . Josep A. Rosselló (Carl Faust Foundation – Marimurtra Botanical Garden)

An activity within Science Week

The Marimurtra Monograph is part of the 31st Science Week. This year, it will be held from 6 to 15 November throughout Catalonia. Organised by the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI), with the support of the Department of Research and Universities of the Generalitat de Catalunya, it aims to bring science and technology closer to citizens and encourage scientific vocations, especially among the youngest.

Tickets and practical information

Tickets can be purchased online, with a deposit of €5 that will be returned to attendees after the event as a guarantee of attendance.

📍 Access: events door (C/ Ermita s/n)

🕤 Opening time: 9.30 am