Evolution of flower shape : 3D modelling applied to the Gesneriaceae

The project aims at studying the patterns of evolution of the flowers of the Gesneriaceae family. It will use a newly developped 3D modelling approach that uses photogrammetry to study the evolution of flowers in 3D without losing color information. The research aims at testing if there are gaps in the variation of flower shape across the family, it certain regions of the flower evolve faster than others and if flower shape in color evolve in a correlated fashion. This research will contribute to having a better understanding of flower evolution.

Faculty Supervisor:

Simon Joly

Student:

Partner:

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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