Brett Summerell
Brett Summerell is the chief scientist at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, where he is known for his expertise in plant biology and conservation. He has garnered attention for his work with rare and unusual plants, including the infamous corpse flower, which is notable for its striking appearance and foul odor. Recently, Summerell was in the news due to the blooming of a second corpse flower, affectionately named 'Stinky,' at the gardens. He described the flower's smell as a peculiar mix of 'fish, dead mouse, dead possum,' and noted the significance of studying its reproductive cycle to aid conservation efforts.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 29,497 | $1,380,000 | 1,596$ |
| Totals | 2 | 25,499,884 | 29,497 | $1,380,000 | 1,596$ |
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Professor Brett Summerell, chief scientist at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, discussed the spread of death cap mushrooms.
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Australia:
Professor Brett Summerell has sounded the alarm over the urgent biosecurity threat the beetle poses to Sydney.
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Australia:
Brett Summerell is the chief scientist of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, who commented on the blooming of the corpse flower.
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