[TheUWfarm] Fwd: [Biodept] Biology Seminar: Dr. Ingrid M. Parker - TUE

Hi UW Farmers,

 I think this upcoming Biology Seminar might be one you will really enjoy!

I hope you can make it.

Fondly,

Beth

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From: Biology Front Desk <frontbio@uw.edu>

Date: May 25, 2011 4:31:30 PM PDT

To: Biology Seminars <bio_seminars@u.washington.edu>, Department of Biology <biodept@u.washington.edu>

Subject: [Biodept] Biology Seminar: Dr. Ingrid M. Parker - TUE

Please distribute the attached flyer as appropriate.

 

Next week, for our spring seminar series finale, Biology is proud to be welcoming back Dr. Ingrid M. Parker. This will be Biology's first Leaders from Biology Lecture. Contact Dr. Parker's host Haldre Rogers or myself with any questions.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The location for Biology seminars is Hitchcock 132.

 

 

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Biology Seminar Series Spring 2011

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Leaders from Biolology Lecture

 

Dr. Ingrid M. Parker

Jean H. Langenheim Chair in Plant Ecology and Evolution

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz

 

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

4:00 PM Seminar

Hitchcock 132

 

 

Title: "The Evolutionary Ecology of Novel Plant-Pathogen Interactions"

 

Abstract: An important question in the study of biological invasions is the degree to which successful invasion can be explained by release from control by natural enemies such as pathogens. Natural enemies dominate explanations of two alternate phenomena: that most introduced plants fail to establish viable populations (Biotic Resistance Hypothesis) and that some introduced plants become noxious invaders (Natural Enemies Hypothesis). Host range and the phylogenetic structure of communities are key factors that influence whether introduced plants will escape their pathogens. In addition, the co-evolutionary dynamics of infection and virulence will strongly influence patterns of disease pressure, which should in turn modulate the role of pathogens in invasions over time. We have investigated these ecological and evolutionary processes in a suite of native and non-native clovers (Trifolium and Medicago) and their foliar pathogens. We have found no escape from natural enemies in this system, with evidence for the potential of adaptive evolution in both the pathogen and the host to alter interactions between plant invaders and their natural enemies.

 

 

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To request disability accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event. 206-543-6450 OR dso@u.washington.edu

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Sarah O'Hara

Seminar Coordinator

UW Biology

Box 351800

Seattle, WA 98195