Event Recap: Local Edible Food Plants Diversity at FedX Mekong 2024
📍 Date: December 2024
📍 Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
The FedX Mekong 2024 event in Chiang Mai brought together researchers, scientists, and food sustainability advocates to explore the diversity of local edible food plants across the Mekong region. This gathering served as a platform to highlight the importance of traditional knowledge, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture in shaping resilient food systems.
One of the key discussions at the event focused on the application of HPTLC (High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography) in plant research. Several researchers shared their experiences using CAMAG instruments to analyze plant-based compounds, ensuring the quality, safety, and authenticity of edible plant species. This advanced technique continues to support scientific breakthroughs in phytochemical studies, food security, and natural product research.
Throughout the event, participants engaged in:
✅ Expert-led discussions on local plant biodiversity and its impact on food security
✅Knowledge-sharing sessions on traditional and modern plant-based research approaches
✅ Networking opportunities between scientists, policymakers, and food industry experts
The event underscored the vital role of scientific innovation and collaboration in preserving indigenous plant species while promoting sustainable food systems. With increasing interest in plant-based nutrition and herbal medicine, HPTLC continues to be a powerful tool in phytochemical research.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of FedXMekong 2024 and to support researchers utilizing CAMAG systems in their groundbreaking studies.
✨ Until next time, let’s continue advancing plant-based research and sustainability!
