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The Plant Immune System

Learn how plants defend themselves against diseases. In this class, you'll dig into the history of plant immunology and review the most recent breakthroughs in research. Grow your own model plants that are typically used to study plant immunity and through lab work, you'll receive hands-on experience in the DNA, RNA, and protein-based methods that scientists use to investigate the mysteries of the plant immune system.

Schedule:

Every week on Monday, starting on 11/03/25 and ending on 12/08/25

Times:

11:00am-01:00pm EST

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Instructor:

Morgan Halane Morgan Halane

Morgan Halane

Morgan Halane, PhD, is a New York City-based biologist working as a Group Leader at the nonprofit Harlem Grown as well as a freelance scientific consultant. At NYBG he has served as a Project Assistant with the Plants and People of Vanuatu project.

He received a BA in English from the University of Missouri with a capstone focused on the adaptation of sci-fi literature into film. His graduate and postdoctoral studies in plant biology at the University of Missouri, Pohang University of Science and Technology, and the University of California-Riverside led to advances in our understanding of plant immunity to pathogens. He has published his work in several journals including Science, PLOS Pathogens, and the Annual Review of Plant Biology.

Location:

NYBG, Watson Room 315
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

262BOT367

Price:

Price Non-Member : $252.00
Member : $240.00

Prerequisite(s):

Plant Structure

By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

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