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Plants remember, move, decide, orient themselves and interact with each other; not only that: they can be opportunistic, generous, deceitful. The behaviors we observe in plants are very similar to those observed in animals. Yet, they lack a central nervous system. If the processes we call cognitive, or that resemble those we call cognitive processes, depend on the presence of a central nervous system, how is it possible to observe them in plants? An unusual and fascinating look into the secret life of the plant world, much more complex, active, sensitive and close to us than we think. Umberto Castiello is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Padua and directs the Mind (the) Plant laboratory at the Department of General Psychology where he studies plant behavior through three-dimensional analysis of movement. His research has been funded by major international research institutions, most recently the prestigious European Research Council Advanced Scheme on plant communication. He has published “The mind of plants, Introduction to plant psychology”. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't miss the next events of Fondazione Zoé! Visit our website: https://www.fondazionezoe.it/ Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the world of health, reading tips and much more! Facebook: / fondazionezoe LinkedIn: / fondazionezoe