This event is in the past.It took place on February 12, 2026 at Hertz Hall.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkIB Postdoc Talks: Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies an ancient rhythm of alternating sexes in avocado
February 12 at 12:30pm
Southside, Berkeley
🥑No prior botany knowledge needed
🧬Learn why your guacamole has ancient sex secrets
⏰Bring lunch, it's a midday brown-bag style talk
Ever wonder how avocado flowers coordinate their sex lives? This biology talk uncovers a 42-million-year-old genetic rhythm that makes avocado trees switch between male and female phases twice daily, a clever trick that keeps cross-pollination in sync.
Academic lecture
Plant biology
Evolutionary science
UC Berkeley
Educational TalkEducational TalkIB Postdoc Talks: Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies an ancient rhythm of alternating sexes in avocado
February 12 at 12:30pm
Southside, Berkeley
🥑No prior botany knowledge needed
🧬Learn why your guacamole has ancient sex secrets
⏰Bring lunch, it's a midday brown-bag style talk
Ever wonder how avocado flowers coordinate their sex lives? This biology talk uncovers a 42-million-year-old genetic rhythm that makes avocado trees switch between male and female phases twice daily, a clever trick that keeps cross-pollination in sync.
Academic lecture
Plant biology
Evolutionary science
UC Berkeley