“Fit or Fail: Genotype and Environment Decide Who Thrives"
“Fit or Fail: Genotype and Environment Decide Who Thrives” is the title of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program for February 1. Dr. Gene Milus will speak on how the interaction between the genotype of an organism and its environment (G x E) determines the fate of that organism.
This concept was first proposed by Charles Darwin and is playing out all around us every day. Gene will use local trout and plant examples to illustrate the G x E concept.
Gene has a B. S. in Plant Science from Penn State and M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in Plant Pathology from Washington State. He held a faculty position for 27 years in Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas where he conducted research on wheat diseases, taught various undergraduate and graduate courses, and provided disease management recommendations to wheat growers. Since moving to Salida in 2016, his interests evolved to fishing, gardening, geology, hiking, and skiing.
Central Colorado Humanists sponsor Sunday Science on the first Sunday of each month. Please note that this program will be presented at the Buena Vista Community Center, 715 East Main Street. Each presentation is informative and features a science topic that is understandable by both scientists and non-scientists. This month’s program gives special recognition to the birth of Charles Darwin, Feb.12, 1909. The doors open at 9:30 a. m. and the talk begins promptly at 10 a. m. Admission is free, and the public is welcome is the title of the Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science program for February 1. Dr. Gene Milus will speak on how the interaction between the genotype of an organism and its environment (G x E) determines the fate of that organism.