The Incredible Journey of Pollen with Prof. Bruce Anderson
Schedule
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Welcome Glen Farmhouse | Cape Town, WC
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻Prof. Bruce Anderson, University of Stellenbosch
Thurs 16 April, Welcome Glen Farmhouse
The sex lives of plants are far more complex than they seem. Most flowers are hermaphrodites, but measuring their reproductive success isn’t simple. A flower’s female fitness is easy to assess: just count the seeds. But its male fitness? That requires a difficult botanical 'paternity test'.
Join Prof. Bruce Anderson as he reveals a fascinating new way to study plant reproduction: tracking individual grains of pollen using quantum dots. This journey into the hidden life of pollen will take us from left- and right-handed flowers to fluorescent nanoparticles, and even into the high-stakes competition between pollen grains as they race to reach their destination.
Secure your spot at this event for R140, inclusive of a glass of wine. Booking is essential, as seats are limited! Bookings can be made at https://www.smalltalx.info/event-details/the-incredible-journey-of-pollen-2, For any queries, send an email to [email protected] or WhatsApp Leila on 073 421 8879.
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