Dr Nicola Patron and Dr Mikhaela Neequaye are plant scientists. They explain what plant science is and how plants have a broad role in society from ecology to pharmaceuticals to cosmetics (like fragrances and creams) to agricultural crops. They each tell us how they got into plant science and their current research interests. Dr Patron looks at various engineering approaches, including synthetic biology. Dr Neequaye is a chemical ecologist with specific interests in pollination. As one of the founders of Black in Plant Science, Dr Patron explains why they created this network and what they hope to achieve for existing and aspiring plant scientists. Dr Neequaye explains how she got involved in the network, the colonial history of botany and how its glorified botanists, such as Carl Linnaeus, have complicated histories. They explain how they have navigated racism and microagressions within their fields, and how connecting, celebrating and cultivating Black plant scientists changes the narrative.
Host: Tulela Pea, from Black Women Science Network
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