Showing posts with label Ameenah Gurib Fakim. Show all posts
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Jun 10, 2015

Talk on Humble plants that hide surprising secrets by Prof Ameenah Gurib Fakim

In this intriguing talk, biologist Ameenah Gurib-Fakim introduces us to rare plant species from isolated islands and regions of Africa. Meet the shape-shifting benjoin; the baume de l'ile plate, which might offer a new treatment for asthma; and the iconic baobab tree, which could hold the key to the future of food. Plus: monkey apples.