Dr. George Diggs, Austin College, will present on plants’ defense mechanisms at this meeting of the Collin County chapter of NPSOT. Dr. Diggs’ research interests include the flora of Texas, evolution as it relates to human health, biogeography, and the systematics of the Ericaceae (the blueberry family). He is the Donald MacGregor Chair of Natural Science at Austin College and a Research Associate at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. Informal social time will be provided at 6:30 p.m., with the presentation starting at 7:00 p.m. Please register in advance, here.