The Biology Department seminar for Feb 17 featured 4 research students who are recipients of the Shinn Grant from the North Carolina Native Plant Society. Each student presented a 10-15 talk.
The students, their affiliations (mentors) and titles are listed below.
Vanessa Gremler, Appalachian State University (Dr. Rose)
Title of project: Analysis of AChE Inhibitors in Huperzia lucidula endophytes.
Laura Hamon, NC State University (Dr. Irwin)
Title of project: Pollination ecology of Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula).
Jessica Roach, UNC Wilmington (Dr. Penneys)
Title of project: Lysimachia asperulifolia; a Population Genetics Study of rough-leaved yellow loosestrife throughout its Natural Range.
Ben Brewer, Appalachian State University (Dr. Estep)
Title of project: Demographic monitoring and investigation of hybridization in Lilium grayi.