Science Under the Stars: Green Genes—How Plants Shape Our World

Like us, plants are also watching the sunrise, experiencing the changing seasons and breathing the air. Behind these behaviors lies a complex network of genes that regulate plant growth and development. Understanding these gene networks helps us uncover how plants adapt to their environments and thrive. By manipulating gene expression, we can even design plants to better benefit our lives. But what exactly are gene-edited plants? And are they safe? Explore these questions with Wenli Wang, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Molecular Biosciences.

Schedule:

• 7:00 pm: Kid’s activities and natural history displays
• 7:15 pm: Guided tour of Brackenridge Field Laboratory
• 8:00 pm: Talk begins

The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory.

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas run by UT graduate students. Events are held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703. Find schedules and links for each event on the SUtS blog, Instagram, X/Twitter and YouTube channel, or sign up on their listserve to get event notifications.