BOTANY NIGHT - Portraits of Endophytes: The Cryptic Lives of Fungi Within The Leaves Of Trees Virtually all healthy leaves are colonized by fungi that are collectively called endophytes. These fungi are very diverse and include species with complex life histories and a bewildering range of plant hosts. Similar to the human microbiome, endophytes may have a profound effect on plant health, influencing resistance to a variety of stresses such as drought, soil toxicity, and even insect and pathogen attack. This meandering presentation by Joey Tanney (Research Scientist, Pacific Forestry Centre) will provide insight into the identification and natural history of these ubiquitous yet mysterious fungi - and guarantee that your walks in the forest will never be the same. When Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:30pm - 9pm Where Swan Lake - The Nature House, Saanich, BC V8X 2B1, Canada ( <Google Maps C+V8X+2B1,+Canada?hl=en> map) Everybody is welcome!
