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SUMMARY:The Physiology of Autumn - Professor Brian J. Ford\, President of 
 CSAR
DTSTART:20101018T183000Z
DTEND:20101018T200000Z
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CONTACT:Dr Nigel Bennee
DESCRIPTION:“The flaming colours of autumnal leaves are a spectacular fe
 ature of the seasonal landscape.  Yet what do they signify?  We have been 
 taught that the colours are revealed as chlorophyll is withdrawn from the 
 dead and dying leaves\, and that leaves are shed to prevent damage during 
 the long winter months.  This presentation demonstrates how these conventi
 onal views can be challenged.\n\nA different theoretical approach reveals 
 that the loss of leaves has a profoundly important physiological significa
 nce in the life of vascular plants\, and this view is currently percolatin
 g through the annals of botanical science.  This illustrated presentation 
 touches upon the many senses that plants possess\, and uses the internet t
 o show how we can document the changing status of a different approach to 
 physiological theory.”\n
LOCATION:Wolfson Lecture Theatre\, Churchill College\, Storey's Way\, Camb
 ridge
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