PS Seminar Series- Advances in plant and microbial science: approaches to address global food and climate security

Talk followed by panel discussion about future directions in Plant Science.

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24 Jul 2023 4:00pm
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Prof Detlef Weigel, Director, Max Planck Institute for Biology, Tübingen
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Description

This seminar will be followed by a panel facilitated discussion about future directions in Plant Science. Hosted by Ulrike Mathesius, Caitlyn Byrt and Justin Borevitz. Time will be made for audience participation, followed by a reception.

Location

Innovation Space, Level 2, Birch Building #35

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