This winter has been so mild we wouldn't be surprised if plants were blooming in February! But what happens in a normal season? Just how do plants control when and how they flower? Find out in an evening devoted to one of natures most magnificent events - flowering - and how research at John Innes on flowering in weeds contributes to food security.

On display will be some of the stunning illustrations from the Special Collection of Rare Botanical Books held at JIC.

This event is free to attend but please register with dawn.barrett@nbi.ac.uk Tel: 01603 255328 by Friday 10th February

Programme
18:30 Doors open for exhibition viewing and light refreshments

19:00 Welcome and introduction by Judith Irwin

19:20 Building flowers from genes by Robert Sablowski

19:40 Genes and flowers - infinite possibilities! by Xana Rebocho

20:00 Why does flowering matter to crops? by Judith Irwin

20:20 Sandwich supper