The TSESOM framework proposes a dynamic service ecosystem approach to manage sustainable operations in botanic gardens, integrating biodiversity research and ecosystemic thinking. It offers a flexible tool for transformative collaboration and innovation, supporting planetary health and global sustainability transitions.
SourceSouth China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalBiological Diversity·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 16, 2026
The Hefei Botanical Garden is a key institution for biodiversity research in East China, with over 5000 plant species preserved, including rare and endangered species. The garden promotes sustainable resource utilization, ecological education, and rural revitalization through its 'Botanical Garden + Agriculture' model.
SourceSouth China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalBiological Diversity·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMar 19, 2026
The Chicago Botanic Garden and The Morton Arboretum have pledged to protect endangered species such as Cucharillo and Stone's Paphiopedilum through collaborative conservation strategies. These institutions will co-host the 9th Global Botanic Gardens Congress in 2027 to accelerate crucial conservation work.
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A global report highlights fragmented data systems and lack of standardization hindering botanic gardens' contribution to biodiversity conservation and scientific research. Researchers call for a unified, equitable global data system to transform how living collections manage and share information.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Plants·DateJan 9, 2026
The discovery of five new bacteriophages in Lund University's Botanical Gardens' ponds has significant implications for phage research and treatment of bacterial infections. The newly-discovered phages were isolated using a motile E. coli strain, which was specifically designed to attract the viruses.
SourceLund University·JournalMicrobiology Spectrum·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 24, 2025
The book explores how CEH can enhance yield, quality, and resource efficiency through technological innovation. It also highlights the role of biotechnology in ensuring global food security.
A multidisciplinary team of researchers used genomic technology to decode the DNA of non-flowering seed plants, including gymnosperms, to identify genes involved in seed development. The study, published in Nature Communications, may aid scientists in improving crop production and conserving these ancient endangered seed plants.
SourceNew York University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 13, 2025
Researchers from Chiba University developed an AI-based spatial framework to identify areas with limited vertical greening, revealing uneven distribution and high-priority zones for improvement. The framework provides a citywide map of vertical greenery, aiming to enhance cooling, biodiversity, and urban resilience.
SourceChiba University·JournalSustainable Cities and Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 30, 2025
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Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and UK identified a set of flower mixtures that attract both pollinators and delight the human eye. The study found that seed mixes containing species like yarrow, cornflower, and purple viper's bugloss establish themselves better in soil and bloom for longer.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalPlants People Planet·DateJun 27, 2025
A team of researchers investigated the impact of Kyoto's Murin-an garden on viewers' relaxation. They found a correlation between rapid gaze shifts and reduced stress levels. The design features of the well-crafted Japanese garden led to frequent, rapid horizontal shifts in gaze, which induced a calming effect.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Neuroscience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2025
A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants related to birds-of-paradise and bananas, are threatened with extinction. Many imperiled plants are not found within protected areas or botanical gardens, making additional conservation action crucial.
SourceSmithsonian·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 7, 2025
Botanic gardens have reached peak capacity, hindering efforts to gather plant diversity for study and protection. Despite accelerated rates of extinction risk, institutions struggle to conserve threatened plants within collections globally.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 27, 2025
A new study published in Science found that reforestation has the most beneficial effect on wildlife biodiversity compared to other plant-based climate-mitigation strategies. The research, led by NYBG Assistant Curator Evelyn Beaury, suggests that well-intentioned strategies could have unforeseen impacts on biodiversity.
SourceThe New York Botanical Garden·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 23, 2025
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Hainan Island's unique floristic division is a result of its southeast movement since the Oligocene. The island's phylogenetic patterns support an anti-clockwise rotation during this movement, influenced by land bridge connections with China mainland after the Middle Miocene.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateJan 19, 2025
The Compendium of Rose Diseases and Pests, Third Edition, is a comprehensive guide to diagnosing diseases, identifying pests, and expanding expertise in rose health management. Edited by industry experts, the book features over 50 contributing authors and provides practical guidance for students, researchers, educators, and professionals.
SourceAmerican Phytopathological Society·DateJan 9, 2025
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London reveal that baobab trees originated in Madagascar before traveling to Africa and Australia, where they evolved unique pollination mechanisms. The study provides new insights into how climate change has influenced baobab distribution and speciation patterns over millions of years.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalNature·DateMay 15, 2024
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Research reveals that hornets are the primary pollinators of two Angelica species, contradicting the notion that these plants have generalist pollinators. This discovery impacts ecological research and conservation efforts by highlighting the importance of hornets as pollinators.
SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalEcology·TypeObservational study·DateApr 29, 2024
The discovery of a new orchid species in Madagascar has shed light on the country's biodiversity crisis. Solenangis impraedicta boasts an extraordinary nectar spur and is threatened by mining activities and poaching for the orchid trade.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 14, 2024
Researchers describe seven rare plant species with brightly colored flowers found only in highly threatened Andes Mountains forest ecosystems. The discovery highlights the urgency of protecting these high-altitude cloud forests, which are under threat from agriculture and livestock encroachment.
SourceThe New York Botanical Garden·JournalPhytotaxa·TypeObservational study·DateMar 7, 2024
A global study led by the University of Surrey reveals that green spaces like parks, wetlands, and botanical gardens can cool city air significantly during heatwaves. The study found that bigger parks have a greater cooling effect, and connecting green spaces into 'green corridors' can unlock greater benefits.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalThe Innovation·TypeSystematic review·DateFeb 23, 2024
A new study reveals that fungus gnats are crucial pollinators of certain Euonymus plant species with red-petaled flowers. The unique traits of these flowers, such as their yogurt-like scent and short stamens, have evolved to attract the fungus gnats, highlighting the importance of Diptera in plant diversity and evolution.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalAnnals of Botany·TypeObservational study·DateAug 23, 2023
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A plant ecologist proposes a multi-faceted approach to preventing all future land plant extinctions. Training more plant experts and creating an online 'metaherbarium' with digitized records of species are key components, alongside building microreserves and increasing funding.
SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Plant Science·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 2, 2023
A team of researchers from McGill University and the Montreal Botanical Garden used photogrammetry to create 3D models of flowers, shedding light on their evolution and interaction with pollinators. The technique has the potential to revolutionize research in plant biodiversity.
SourceMcGill University·JournalNew Phytologist·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 14, 2022
A research team used photogrammetry to build 3D models of flowers from two-dimensional images, gaining new insights into the shape and color of flowers. The technique allows for detailed study of flowers' morphology and colors, which act like magnets to attract pollinators.
SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalNew Phytologist·DateDec 7, 2022
A special issue in Botany journal explores relationships among plants, people, science, and medicine, promoting decolonial approaches to ethnobotanical research. The collection highlights the healing potential of plants and emphasizes Indigenous-led projects on medicinally useful plants.
SourceCanadian Science Publishing·JournalBotany·DateFeb 15, 2022
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A new study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that trees contribute to cleaner air in cities. The study measured pollutants in tree leaves and compared them with air pollution levels, showing a clear correlation between the two.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateDec 21, 2021
Renowned botanist Peter Raven emphasizes the need for public engagement to address pressing issues such as resource depletion. He advocates for scientists to consider consumption, international choices, and personal actions in addressing global challenges.
SourceAmerican Institute of Biological Sciences·JournalBioScience·DateJan 8, 2021
A new study highlights the plight of US crop wild relatives, many of which are endangered or underrepresented in conservation repositories. The plants, including those related to apples, hops, and sunflowers, have characteristics that can be used to breed hardier crops.
SourceThe Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 14, 2020
The Leipzig Catalogue of Vascular Plants (LCVP) is the largest and most comprehensive list of scientific names for all known plant species. With over 1.3 million entries, it vastly expands global knowledge of plant diversity and provides a reliable reference for researchers worldwide.
SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig·JournalScientific Data·DateNov 26, 2020
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Sargon II envisioned Karkemish as a royal palace and western capital of Assyria, rebuilding the city with ritual ceremonies. However, his death led to the city's decline and loss of interest from subsequent Assyrian kings.
SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalJournal of Near Eastern Studies·DateApr 18, 2019
Researchers from China's National GeneBank and BGI sequenced 761 plant specimens, representing 689 vascular plant species, to create the world's first digital botanical garden. The project triples the number of plant genomes with available data, providing insights into plant evolution and agricultural yield improvement.
The new journal explores the unbreakable bond between people and plants, highlighting its impact on societies, cultures, and ecosystems. It aims to publish emerging plant science with societal relevance, covering six themes: plant conservation, genomics applications, diversity, global change, natural assets, and their interconnections.
A recent study found that secondary forests in southern Costa Rica last an average of 20 years before being converted to another land use, preventing them from providing habitat for many forest species and absorbing large amounts of carbon.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalConservation Letters·DateOct 2, 2018
Recent studies on tropical forest restoration have been found to be biased, with natural regeneration being compared to active tree planting in different site conditions. This finding could change the approach to restoration, suggesting that both methods can be complementary and suitable for specific sites.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 16, 2018
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Researchers at the Missouri Botanical Garden used phylogenetic analysis to confirm the existence of Dracaena umbraculifera, a species thought to be extinct. The study found that the species is more closely related to Dracaena reflexa from Madagascar than to Mauritian Dracaena.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalOryx·DateJan 8, 2018
Dr. Carmen Ulloa and her team compiled a comprehensive checklist of 124,993 vascular plant species of the Americas, representing one third of all known vascular plants worldwide. The checklist was published in Science today and used the Garden's plant database, Tropicos, as its data repository.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalScience·DateDec 21, 2017
Lobachevsky University scientists have identified five new forms of the Cypripedium guttatum orchid with distinct flower coloring. The forms exhibit high intraspecific polymorphism, with the most pronounced distinction between externemaculatum and semialbum.
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Researchers at Duke University are developing guidelines for deterring unwanted drones from ballparks and botanical gardens. The project, funded by a $750,000 grant, aims to create passive, inexpensive solutions that can detect and deter drones without compromising safety and privacy.
A major conservation effort is underway to conserve the last remaining paintbrush lilies in Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden. The species, Haemanthus pumilio, has declined drastically due to habitat destruction and invasive species. The garden aims to increase the population through micropropagation and control burns.
The discovery of Calathea galdamesiana highlights the importance of botanical research and conservation efforts in Panama. The new species is distinguished by its unique leaf shape and ground-dwelling inflorescences, and was discovered during a biological diversity inventory organized by the Panamanian Ministry of the Environment.
SourceSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute·JournalJournal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas·DateJan 21, 2016
The New York Botanical Garden is supporting the creation of World Flora Online, a global effort to create an authoritative online resource about all known plant species. The project aims to protect Earth's biodiversity and provide free access to verified data on over 350,000 plant species.
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Researchers have identified five new species of blueberry relatives in Colombia, showcasing the country's rich biodiversity. The newly discovered species exhibit unique morphological characteristics and are found primarily in the Western Cordillera and Chocó biogeographic region.
A new study using DNA barcoding confirms that most Ginkgo biloba supplements contain the expected species, while others may be adulterated or contain incorrect materials. The research provides a validated method for supplement manufacturers to ensure quality control and may help consumers avoid toxic or ineffective products.
SourceCanadian Science Publishing·JournalGenome·DateDec 11, 2014
A new study found a surprisingly wide span of three months in leaf-out times among 1,597 woody plant species at eight botanical gardens globally. The observations suggest that species differences in leaf-out times could impact the length of the growing season and animal activities.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalNew Phytologist·DateJun 18, 2014
The Missouri Botanical Garden is testing a new approach to improve access to digital texts by using crowd sourcing and online gaming. The project aims to enhance texts from the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), which contains over 40 million pages of scanned texts.
A multidisciplinary team is developing a framework to explain and predict plant and animal species distribution in the endangered Atlantic Forest. The researchers will use climate and landscape data to understand how forest species have responded to past environmental shifts, enabling them to predict responses to future changes.
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The NYBG has developed a streamlined method for evaluating the conservation status of large numbers of plant species using Geographic Information Systems technology. This approach identifies which plant species are widespread in a region and those with restricted ranges, making them more susceptible to extinction.
SourceThe New York Botanical Garden·JournalBiodiversity and Conservation·DateAug 16, 2012
The Missouri Botanical Garden will support the development of a comprehensive online resource for plant species, improving access and analysis for scientists and conservationists. The $3 million gift from Monsanto Company will fund the garden's contributions to this international endeavor from 2012 to 2015.
The Missouri Botanical Garden has received a $260,000 NEH grant to enhance its Biodiversity Heritage Library. The library's digitized texts now include software tools for automated image identification and description. This will allow users to search and filter images by type, color content, subject matter, or organism names.
The International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants will allow electronic publication of new taxa names, making the process more efficient and rapidly available for all.
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Researchers have discovered that two species of wild neotropical blueberries contain twice the amount of antioxidants as US-sold blueberries. The findings suggest these extreme superfruits could benefit human health and underscore the importance of preserving Earth's biodiversity.
SourceThe New York Botanical Garden·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·DateJul 14, 2011
Physicists at UC Berkeley used sensitive magnetometers to search for biomagnetism in the world's largest flower, but found no evidence of a strong magnetic field. Despite being unable to detect a significant magnetic signal, researchers believe studying biomagnetism in plants could lead to new discoveries.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateApr 7, 2011
A new study will examine the impacts of climate change on biodiversity in the tropical Andes, focusing on four countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The research aims to provide a standard methodology for estimating local climate change risks and inform decision-making, adaptation measures, and conservation planning.
Researchers at the Missouri Botanical Garden have identified eight new plant species in the Madidi National Park and surrounding areas in northern Bolivia. The new species, including Prestonia leco and Passiflora madidiana, are from diverse genera and families and have been assigned a provisional conservation status of Vulnerable.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalNovon A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature·DateNov 4, 2010
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Researchers at the Missouri Botanical Garden have discovered a new genus of tree, Hondurodendron, which is endemic to Honduras and has unique characteristics. The genus was identified through morphological and molecular analysis, and its single species, Hondurodendron urceolatum, has a distinctive fruit resembling a guava.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalAnnals of the Missouri Botanical Garden·DateOct 15, 2010
Researchers highlight the importance of indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge and resourcefulness in mitigating climate change. They are already adapting to climatic variation and can contribute to enhancing ecosystem resilience with their active responses.
SourceMissouri Botanical Garden·JournalGlobal Environmental Change·DateMay 12, 2009
A national survey by PGAV Destination Consulting and Missouri Botanical Garden shows that consumers, particularly Gen X and Y, prioritize environmentally friendly practices in attractions. Over 75% of 18-34 year olds expect to pay more for green attractions, with recycling being a nearly universal expectation.
Dr. Michael J. Balick was honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his tireless efforts to promote scientific collaboration in ethnobotany. He received the award for preserving traditional knowledge and supporting local scientists, as well as his research on plant domestication and conservation.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·DateFeb 16, 2005
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