Patrick von Aderkas

Patrick von Aderkas is a Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Victoria, researching evolution of plant reproduction. His work focuses on gymnosperms, particularly conifers and cycads, examining pollen-ovule interactions through chemical profiling.

Research Focus: Studies adaptations in pollination drops that facilitate defense mechanisms and rewards in plant reproductive systems. Current investigations employ proteomic approaches to characterize sexual fluids in gymnosperms.

Publication Focus: Recent work examines sex differences in fern gametophytes, genetic structure of conifer species, and sperm proteins in ferns, reflecting broad interests in plant reproduction mechanisms.

Laboratory Techniques: Utilizes proteomic, metabolomic, and genetic approaches to study plant reproductive biology across gymnosperm lineages.