Botanik Seminar: Water storage in succulent plants

23.11.2022 Online Only : Dr. Olwen M. Grace. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK.

Start: 16.15 Uhr | 4.15 p.m.

The remarkable features for which xeric succulent plants are loved – curious shapes, textures and colours – are ecologically functional adaptations to drought-prone habitats. Succulents evolved a reservoir of water millions of years ago to sustain photosynthesis in desert-like conditions. In this presentation, I will share new research into the water storage features of xeric succulents in a phylogenomic context. These data provide insights into mechanisms for water storage as well as systematic relationships that have troubled taxonomists. Beyond their decorative beauty, the adaptations in succulent plants could become increasingly valuable to deal with climate change in hot, dry conditions – providing the rare and threatened species have been adequately conserved.

Host: Dr. Thibaud Messerschmid

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Meeting-ID: 931 8542 4499,
Passcode: Botany

Ein gemeinsames Seminar des Lehrstuhls für Systematik, Biodiversität & Evolution der Pflanzen der LMU München, der Botanischen Staatssammlung München und des Botanischen Gartens München-Nymphenburg.

A joint seminar of the section Systematics, Biodiversity & Evolution of Plants, the Botanische Staatssammlung München and the Botanical Garden München-Nymphenburg.