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SUMMARY:Understanding flowers and their pollinators: The role of petal tex
 ture in the pollination of wild tobaccos - Dr Gabriela Doria\, Wolfson Col
 lege
DTSTART:20191011T164500Z
DTEND:20191011T181000Z
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CONTACT:Dr Antonio M. M. Rodrigues
DESCRIPTION:The surface of the petal is the first point of contact between
  flowers and their pollinators. The cells on the surface of the petal can 
 be of different shapes\, from conical with pointing tips extending out the
  surface of the petal\, to dome-shaped to flat. Conical cells may increase
  grip for insect pollinators and enhance flower colouration compared to no
 n-conical cells. In my research\, I use a combination of molecular biology
 \, microscopy and pollinator behaviour experiments with bumblebees\, to ex
 plore the evolution\, development and function of petal cell shape in wild
  tobaccos (genus Nicotiana). Understanding floral features important for p
 ollination in this integrated way\, allows us to contribute to tackling cu
 rrent problems of our changing planet. We can inform the design of strateg
 ies to conserve plants and their animal pollinators and collaborate with p
 lant breeders to optimize crop pollination and ensure food security.
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Gatsby Room
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