Why Wild Plants Matter: How Domestication Changed Our Food

Modern agriculture has transformed the way we eat—but at what cost?
Join Agnès Brosset, PhD in plant ecology and herbalist, for a fascinating talk at Biotopia Museum, where she explores how domestication has altered plants’ natural defences and nutritional qualities.

Agnès will begin by revealing how plants protect themselves using special chemical defences. She will then show how domestication has weakened these natural defences and affected the nutrients in the food we eat today. By the end of the talk, you understand why adding wild and aromatic plants can strengthen your health and enrich your diet.