Evolution and ecophysiology of drought-tolerant CAM photosynthesis
YNG 132, Friday, Oct 13, 12:15-1:15pm, WebEX: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/huw11001
CAM photosynthesis is an important elaboration on the typical C3 photosynthetic pathway, allowing numerous plants to succeed in environments limited by water. The Agavoideae — which includes iconic desert plants like Yucca and Agave — has multiple origins of CAM photosynthesis, providing a unique opportunity to examine the mechanisms underlying the repeated evolution of CAM. This talk will the ways that plants can modulate the degree of CAM in response to their environment and how different groups of plants arrive at CAM through slightly different evolutionary pathways, providing useful insight for thinking about CAM as a trait for sustainable agriculture.
For more information, contact: Huanzhong Wang at huanzhong.wang@uconn.edu