
The Story of Pollination: a bee for every blossom?: Great North Museum
Description
Flowering plants emerged over a 100 million years ago, and have rapidly evolved into the rich variety of plants we see today.
Part of the success story of the flowering plants was their co-evolution with flying insects which act as pollinators. However, pollination is not restricted to insects alone. In this talk, we will explore the multiple interactions between flowers and their pollinators.
How well adapted are they to each other? Is the partnership between plant and pollinator very tight and specific, or is there room for flexibility? In this changing world, can we predict what will happen to the pollination of our wild flora and crop plants?
Rinke Vinkenoog hails from the Netherlands, where he developed his love for the natural world in the lowlands around Amsterdam. He is a senior lecturer at Northumbria University, with a keen interest in pollination.
7pm-8pm
Price:
£3 for non members of Natural History Society
Duration:
21st October 2016
Contact:
0191 208 6765
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4PT
Opening Hours:
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm
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