April 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapter Meeting Thursday April 2nd featuring Dr Alan Pepper
Thursday, April 2nd, 6 PM Meet and Greet, 6:30- 7:30 PM Presentation. More Details to Come!
Having grown up amongst the flora of Northern California, Alan Pepper attained a post-doctorate in plant biology along with some graduate work in restoration ecology. Sometime afterwards, he took a position in the TAMU biology department. His major area of research focuses on how plants adapt to extreme geological, soil and climatic conditions.
A large part of his work concerns the genetics, ecology and conservation of rare endemic plants, including Texas plants in the mustard family and orchids. He has also researched the genetics and ecology of invasive species such as KR Bluestem and Giant Arundo.
Alan is active in several organizations and currently serves on the steering committee of the Texas Rare Plants Conservation Alliance, where he helps to advise restoration projects and the nursery industry on best practices for selection of genetic materials for the propagation of rare, endangered and threatened plants.
