The ecologist who sniffs out plants attacked by pests

Ted Turlings was awarded the Swiss "Nobel Prize" for his research into farming that uses fewer pesticides.

Ted Turlings's discovery of how maize plants defend themselves against insect pests was first received with scepticism. Now, more than 30 years later, he has earned a prestigious Swiss science award for his findings. SWI swissinfo.ch visited his lab to find out more about his research into farming t... More info