ICPS World Conference Videos

This is the last part (of 16) of our report on the ICPS World Conference in Tokyo. Please enjoy the second part of Dr. Andreas Wistuba's lecture "Recent observations on the genus Heliamphora (Sarraceniaceae)". After this lecture the participants of the conference entered a bus to start a CP-excursion. We show some pictures from the first break at the Toshogu Shrine. The final goal, the habitat of Pinguicula ramosa on the vulcano Mount Koshin, has been visited the next day.The whole life ...

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS National Science Museum Tokyo carnivorous plants Sarraceniaceae Heliamphora Dr. Andreas Wistuba

Part 15 and 16 of our report provide the lecture "Recent observations on the genus Heliamphora (Sarraceniaceae)" by Dr. Andreas Wistuba. Visiting numerous Tepuis and the Grand Savanna, his lecture features well known and new discovered Heliamphora species but also Brocchinia, Catopsis, Drosera, Genlisea and Utricularia.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS carnivorous plants Sarraceniaceae Heliamphora Tepuis National Science Museum Tokyo Dr. Andreas Wistuba

Part 14 provides the lecture "The structural basis for nutrient transport in the pitchers of Nepenthes" by Prof. Dr. T. Page Owen, Jr. (Connecticut College, USA). With many SEM pictures, the interesting mirco-structures of peristome, nectar- and digestive glands can be seen. Using carboxyfluorescein as a marker, also the way which nutrients take through the absorbing glands is documented under the microscope.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo Nepenthes nutrient transport Prof. Dr. T. Page Owen jr.

Like part 11 and 12, also part 13 of our report on the ICPS World Conference in Tokyo 2002 provides lectures from the symposium on Droseraceae. Please enjoy the second part of Prof. Dr. Wayne R. Fagenberg's lecture on possible models to explain trap morphological changes of Venus's Flytrap, and the lecture "Chemical substance concerning the leaf movement of Dionaea muscipula" by Prof. Dr. Minoru Ueda.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Prof. Dr. Wayne R. Fagerberg Prof. Dr. Minoru Ueda Droseraceae Dionaea Drosera

With part 12 the Droseraceae symposium continues. Please enjoy the second part of Prof. Dr. Stephen E. Williams' lecture on the trap movement, and the first part of Prof. Dr. Wayne R. Fagerberg's lecture "Changes in trap tissue relationships during closure-reopening in Venus's Flytrap. A possible model to explaine trap morphological changes.", to be continued with part 13 of our conference report.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Prof. Dr. Stephen E. Williams Prof. Dr. Wayne R. Fagerberg Droseraceae Aldrovanda Dionaea Drosera

Parts 11-13 of our ICPS World Conference report provide the Droseraceae symposium held 2002 June 22, beginning with "Comparative physilology of the Droseraceae sensu strictu. How do tentacles bend and traps close." by the famous Prof. Dr. Stephen E. Williams.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Prof. Dr. Stephen E. Williams Droseraceae Aldrovanda Dionaea Drosera

Part 10 features a great lecture on systematics by Dr. Jan Schlauer. Due to its scientific content, please refer to the conference proceedings for the full text. However, watching the distribution maps the interested CP-enthusiast will be able to learn a lot about the world wide proliferation of CP genera.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Dr. Jan Schlauer systematics

Part 9 (and 8) provide a lecture on "Carnivory and parasitism in plants" by the famous Prof. Dr. Daniel M. Joel, well known as co-author (with BE Juniper and RJ Robins) of the unique scientific book "Carnivorous Plants". His interesting report shows that carnivorous plants have some features in common with parasitic plants.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Prof. Dr. Daniel M. Joel carnivory parasitism Lentibulariaceae Orobanchaceae

Part 8 and 9 provide a lecture on "Carnivory and parasitism in plants" by the famous Prof. Dr. Daniel M. Joel, well known as co-author (with BE Juniper and RJ Robins) of the unique scientific book "Carnivorous Plants". His very interesting report shows that carnivorous plants have some features in common with parasitic plants. Both groups of plants catch another organism (host or prey) and use enzymes to digest organic tissue. A really amazing lecture shown in two parts.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Daniel M. Joel carnivory parasitism Lentibulariaceae Orobanchaceae

Meanwhile about 50% of our report has been uploaded, so let us take a little time for some impressions filmed in the city of Tokyo. We show the perfect arranged buffet banquet which took place in a wonderful ambiance between fascinating fossiles at the National Science Museum, and Prof. Dr. Katsuhiko Kondo (University Hiroshima, chair-person of the organizing committee) notifies some statistics on the conference for us.

Author: shartmeyer; Tags: ICPS World Conference Tokyo National Science Museum Prof. Dr. Katsuhiko Kondo