Dr Madelaine Bartlett, Sainsbury Laboratory
Grass flowers rule our world. Every grain of rice or wheat, every kernel of corn, comes from a pollinated grass flower. However, we still know very little about the molecular and developmental processes that build and modify grass flowers. The Bartlett Lab works to dissect these processes, understand how they evolve, and discern principles of plant development and evolution that can be used for designing the crops of the future. This talk will be an introduction to the grass family and the Bartlett Lab’s work on grass flower development and evolution.
Science on Sundays
A programme of free, informal, monthly science talks bringing the latest discoveries in plant science, as well as research linked to the plant collection at CUBG to our visitors in a 30 minute nutshell.
We will be running these talks live from the Botanic Garden Classroom for those visiting the the Garden on the day.
Free with normal Garden admission.
Please check the website and social media for updates.
Suitable for adults and children aged 12+.
Talks run monthly March to August.
