Today is a day of celebration. It’s Fascination of Plants Day (FoPD)!

The goal of FoPD is to get as many people as possible around the world fascinated by plants and enthused about the importance of plant science for agriculture and sustainable production of nutritious food and pretty much all aspects of our lives. Botanists organised hundreds of events for FoPD in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019.

Whilst in-person events are still limited around the world, here at BotanyOne, we are celebrating with a series of infographics and sharing “happy plant” news.

In previous years, FoPD infographics celebrated “weird and wonderful” plants and highlighted the many plant diseases our green friends have to put up with.

This year’s infographics are highlighting fun facts about edible plants as the UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV). The official slogan marking the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, “Fruits and vegetables, your dietary essentials”, highlights the importance of fresh produce in contributing to good health and nutrition. Ensuring that fruits and vegetables are accessible, affordable and available to everyone is crucial in achieving food security and combating malnutrition. The World Health Organization suggests that consuming 400 g of fruit and vegetables a day can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.