Summer Environmental StudyMia Perry
2023 The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Sugar Type and Sugar Concentration Influence Pollinia Germination in Two Asclepias Species
Perry will study symbiotic interaction with pollinating insects in Asclepias syriaca, common milkweed. Perry’s project seeks to determine how frequently pollen tube germination happens in field-collected nectar samples and how varying sugar type proportions affect pollen tube germination. Travel to new research sites will allow Perry to conduct additional trials to obtain a more accurate representation of the interaction between pollinia germination, sugar concentration, and nectar microbial communities.
The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
To encourage studies and careers in the environmental field with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.
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