Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology is a research center dedicated to studying how plants, insects, and microbes interact through chemicals. Scientists investigate how these chemical signals influence behavior and ecosystems, aiming to understand processes like plant defense, pollination, and adaptation. Their work combines biology, chemistry, and ecology to uncover the roles of natural compounds, which can lead to new agricultural methods, medicines, and sustainable solutions. Located in Germany, the institute fosters interdisciplinary research to explore the complex chemical language of nature and its impact on life.