Drought in Poland is a huge problem, which is why scientists are researching to improve plants' defence mechanism against it. Dr Marta Gietler from the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology of the Institute of Biology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences told us what stage the research is at.

The global scenario of academic research has increasingly highlighted the importance of internationalisation and collaboration between researchers from various universities. Warsaw University of Life Sciences actively participates in these trends, striving to maximise the benefits of international and local partnerships

Tea consumption is common all over the world and it has had a significant cultural impact. Not only tea, but also a tea-based beverage called kombucha is of great interest. Kombucha is a functional drink made from sweetened tea fermented with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY)

Cow's milk has a significant place in human nutrition, especially children, because of the biological value of the basic nutrients related to protein, fat and water-mineral elements, and an essential energy source for the body

The European Union has introduced challenging objectives to reduce the consequences of climate change, committing member countries to achieve climate neutrality by 2050

The concept of enabling trees and shrubs to grow in the concreted areas of European cities was developed at SGGW. The urban green infrastructure should reach at least 30% of the tree cover. Hence, it is difficult to achieve this data in a concreted environment while trying to keep trees healthy. The solution was developed by dr hab. Marzena Suchocka from the Department of Landscape Architecture, Institute of Environmental Engineering, SGGW.

After a long winter, when we long for fresh vegetables, we tend to look for fresh vegetables available at farmers' markets as early as April. But it is early enough. Some lettuce, radish, cucumber or tomatoes indicate spring has arrived and the season for fresh products has begun. However, it is worth taking a moment to pause and consider whether it is time to enjoy the benefits of spring vegetables