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Motivated by Mint: Bryan Drew travels world to collect plants, extract DNA

November 19, 2017 by admin

Bryan Drew Mint

By KIM HACHIYA UNK Communications Mints. Those aromatic plants that brighten mojitos, tabbouleh and chewing gum, comprise one of the largest families of plants in the world. The mint family, known by its scientific name Lamiaceae, has about 7,000 members; they are found on all continents except Antarctica. And they often are found in exceptionally scenic areas, or maybe in your backyard garden. This widespread abundance of Lamiaceae is a big reason the plants are … [Read more...] about Motivated by Mint: Bryan Drew travels world to collect plants, extract DNA

Filed Under: Faculty, Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Bryan Drew, Lamiaceae, Mint, Neoeplingia, New Frontiers, Phylogenetics, Pollination, Salvia

Bryan Drew plant research receives $306,000 grant

July 25, 2017 by admin

Bryan Drew Photo

By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Biologist Bryan Drew’s research collecting plants to study their evolution takes him all over the world. Drew, an assistant professor of biology at University of Nebraska at Kearney, recently received a $306,614 grant from the National Science Foundation for his research on the evolution of the mint family. “The grant will help fund collecting expeditions for Salvia and another mint plants, and will facilitate training … [Read more...] about Bryan Drew plant research receives $306,000 grant

Filed Under: Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Biogeography, Biology, Bryan Drew, DNA, Mint, National Science Foundation, Phylogenetics, Plants, Salvia

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