Particle counter for evolutionary research

作为有限资源分配的结果，大小和数量之间的进化妥协是生物学中反复出现的主题。这在性状的选择中尤其重要，如繁殖体大小和数量，它们决定了个体的适合度。我的研究考察了单倍体阶段繁殖体数量和质量的差异如何影响繁殖成功。我已经要求了粒度分析设备，以方便测量繁殖体的质量和数量。该设备将有助于培训学生，并有助于研究检查植物繁殖策略的变化。

As a consequence of the allocation of finite resources, evolutionary compromises between size and number are recurrent themes in biology. This is particularly important in the selection of traits, such as propagule size and number, which determine the fitness of individuals. My research examines how differences in the number and quality of propagules at the haploid stage influence reproductive success. I have requested equipment for particle size analysis to facilitate measurements of propagule quality and quantity. This equipment will contribute to the training of students, and to research examining the variation in reproductive strategies in plants.