Silke Robatzek.

Silke Robatzek, a Heisenberg Professor at Ludwig-Maximilian-University in Munich, Germany, discusses her interest in plant science and her decision to pursue a career in research. She is motivated by her curiosity and a desire to contribute to society through discovering new knowledge. Robatzek also highlights the importance of mentors and role models in her career, and she mentions her favorite papers from the New Phytologist journal. She expresses her fascination with olive trees and their genetic diversity in terms of plant immunity. [Extracted from the article]