Color Chemistry of Plants

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Have you wondered why plants are green? What makes a tomato red? Or why exactly do leaves turn red or brown in the fall? This class will explore the diversity of colors in plants. You'll gain insight into the chemistry and evolutionary role of plant pigments and gain an understanding of how color chromatography functions. Prerequisite: Plant Structure

Required texts:
Evert, Ray F. & Susan E. Eichhorn, Raven Biology of Plants. W. H. Freeman, 7th or 8th ed.

Materials Information for Online Classes:
Please note, this course requires the purchase of materials. Please refer to the Materials List linked below for more information.

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Schedule:	Every week on Tuesday, starting on 07/01/25 and ending on 07/15/25
Times:	10:00am-12:00pm EDT
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:00am 12:00pm Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:00am 12:00pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:00am 12:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:00am 12:00pm Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:00am 12:00pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:00am 12:00pm
Instructor:	Niek Bijkerk Niek Bijkerk Niek Bijkerk Niek Bijkerk, MSC, is a dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience as a high school chemistry teacher in the Netherlands. Relocating to New York City allowed him to pursue his passion for botany. During his four years at the New York Botanical Garden, he served as both School Program Educator and School Program Coordinator while earning a Botany Certificate. Niek currently resides in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he continues to explore his love for plants and education.
Location:	Online-Live,
Session Number:	261BOT374O
Price:	Price Non-Member : $125.00 Member : $115.00
Materials List:	Click here for materials list (BOT374O) (PDF Document)
Prerequisite(s):	Plant Structure

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