DNHG Lecture: "Surviving : ingenious strategies without legs" by Dr Dave Aplin
Channel: DNHG Public Lectures
Date: 05/10/2023

Speaker: Dr. Dave Aplin
Lecture Date: Sunday, 7 November 2021

Abstract of Lecture :
The inability to relocate when the going gets tough could be seen as a major disadvantage. Plants tackle this by adopting ingenious strategies to survive. This presentation investigates this fascinating subject with focus on the UAE's flora.


Biography of Speaker : Dr Dave Aplin
- Dave began his love of plants at the age of ten, growing and exhibiting dahlias. Despite leaving school before his 16th birthday, he achieved a National Certificate in horticulture, First Class degree in botany and a PhD in plant ecology.
- His entire career has spanned both horticulture and botany and included: developing and featuring in the BBC's Victorian Flower Garden series; Curator of the National Botanic Garden of Belgium; consultant at the Royal Botanic Garden Jordan; and Senior Executive of Sharjah Botanic Garden, that sadly failed to break ground. He was also Acting Director of Sharjah Seed Bank and Herbarium.
- Dave is happiest with his hands in soil, telling people about plants and seeing plants in their native environments. He was fortunate to extend the range of a few UAE species during his time in the country. He now lives in West Dorset, UK, where he developed a bespoke soil testing company (www.soilvalues.com) during the pandemic, but always has an eye open for opportunities.


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