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Jane Corrie
Jane Corrie
My major research interest is in the intellectual history of the 18th century – particularly as it manifested in Scotland and within Scotland - Edinburgh. The important role of the RBGE in this story is being steadily revealed as a result of…
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Dr Michael Sundue
Dr Michael Sundue
I specialize in the systematics, evolution, and ecology of ferns and lycophytes, with a research focus spanning both the Neotropics and tropical Asia. I integrate fieldwork, taxonomy, molecular phylogenetics, and paleobotany to understand patterns…
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Dr Michelle Hart
Dr Michelle Hart
As Head of Scientific and Technical Services (STS), Michelle is responsible for the provision and maintenance of the research laboratories and associated services at RBGE. The lab facilities are a core shared-use facility, supporting a diverse…
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Living Collection Policy
Living Collection Policy
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh conserves one of the world’s richest botanical collections across four Gardens in Scotland. The Living Collection Policy is our guide to conserving our plant collection, ensuring that we meet the challenges of…
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The Future
The Future
Developments In 2017 a new greenhouse was constructed to support the development of the north east corner of the main garden. It will house collections while greenhouses are replaced and the historic Palm Houses and Front Range are renovated.…
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Research
Research
The Nursery allows space for large scale experiments conducted by our scientific staff to support their work. At present these include, Geum rivale (water avens)and Geum urbanum (wood avens), investigating plant reproductive strategies. Euphrasia…
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Conifer Ex-situ Conservation
Conifer Ex-situ Conservation
Ex-situ conservation programmes are usually additional to in-situ measures and may also be undertaken as a precautionary measure before species go extinct in the wild. Ex-situ conservation of plants may involve a range a methods, including seed…
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Conservation Genetics
Conservation Genetics
Our conservation genetics research focuses on rare, threatened and important plant species. We use a combination of genetic and ecological methods to help answer key ecological questions and inform conservation and management decisions. The aim of…
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Plant Health & Plant-Microbe Interactions
Plant Biosecurity
There has been an increased incidence of introduced plant pests and pathogens into Scotland over the last 30 years, leading to significant impacts on businesses, organisations and the wider environment. RBGE’s work aims to provide evidence for the…
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Herbarium
Herbarium
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's (RBGE) extensive Herbarium numbers approximately three million specimens, representing half to two thirds of the world’s flora. It is a leading botanical collection, with researchers from around the world…