BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:Current knowledge of the moss flora of Sub-Saharan Africa: Biodiversity insights, herbarium records, and ongoing research. 
PRODID:-//Harvard events data//EN
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_1577556_0
SUMMARY:Current knowledge of the moss flora of Sub-Saharan Africa: Biodiversity insights, herbarium records, and ongoing research. 
DESCRIPTION:<p><span>Mosses are the least documented group of plants across Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their ecological importance, bryophyte diversity remains largely overlooked, reflecting pronounced geographical sampling biases, underrepresentation in herbaria, and a clear research and conservation gap compared to&nbsp;more conspicuous plant groups. In&nbsp;my presentation, I will synthesize current knowledge on the moss flora of sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on herbarium&nbsp;records to highlight historical trends and emerging biodiversity insights. Particular attention will be given to ongoing research in&nbsp;Madagascar’s high&nbsp;mountain ecosystems, which host exceptional but poorly documented bryophyte communities. Additionally, I will share personal experiences in conducting fieldwork in&nbsp;Madagascar, including exciting biodiversity finds and encounters with unique and interesting local rituals performed to ensure safe passage.</span></p><drupal-media data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="0f5f4430-b4f0-4c2c-a062-24059cde8639" data-view-mode="hwp_medium" data-align="center">&nbsp;</drupal-media><p><span><strong>Speaker: Lova Marline</strong>, PhD<strong> (</strong></span><em><span>Research Associate, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University</span></em><span>)</span></p>
LOCATION:RCCHU Conference Room
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DTSTART:20251208T230000Z
DTEND:20251209T000000Z
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR