| Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 January 1994 (1994-01-01) (19 years ago) |
| Type | Research institute for molecular plant physiology |
| Headquarters | Golm district of Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany |
| Parent organization | Max Planck Institute network of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science |
| Website | www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de |
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology is a German research institute for molecular plant physiology, based in the Golm district of Potsdam, Brandenburg.
Founded on 1 January 1994, the MPI-MP focuses on the study of the dynamics of plant metabolism and how that relates to the entire plant system. The institution is a part of the Max Planck Institute network of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science.
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