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Our team have now completed the digitisation of Saxifragaceae

stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40323

#herbarium #herbaria #digitisation #towards3million #saxifragaceae

The 3rd episode of #GenomicConnections, the new #sciencepodcast, is now live! 💥This time, it’s about ‘DNA Metadata and FAIR Play’.

🔗: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/06/19/gen…

@REA_research @erga_biodiv @iBOLEurope #GenomicConnections #sciencepodcast #sequencing #metadata #biodiversity #BGE

Recently, the plant experts here in the Darwin Tree of Life project met @RBGE_Science - a great opportunity to celebrate success and make plans to sequence ALL plants in the British Isles and Ireland.

Learn more: darwintreeoflife.org

📸 Dom Absolon/@sangerinstitute

'Think before you pack and don't bring it back' 🧳⛱️

Come along to our event at the @ScotlandRHShow with @EpicScotland on 20th June at 1pm

We will be showcasing our new animation 📽️

Talks from scientists @EpicScotland @SRUC and @JamesHuttonInst

What is Archive Service Accreditation and how did we get to this stage? @TheBotanics' first qualified archivist, the wonderful Leonie Paterson, explains: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40030 #BotanicsStories @UkNatArchives

From the initial creation of a world first Genetic Score Card as led @RBGE_Science @NatureScot @JamesHuttonInst @EdinburghUni in @SEFARIscot ‘s then first (!) specialist group project, it has progressed to international importance, providing key capabilities in conservation.

Mapping a unique and special forest type in Central Africa using #sentinel2 and #groundtruthing. What is bemba forest, where is it, how much is there, and why is it important? @EllenHeimpel @thebotanics has many of the answers: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40191 #BotanicsStories

More detail on Ellen's findings in @RemoteSens_MDPI: mdpi.com/2072-4292/17/9…

The Guttiferae (Clusiaceae) have now been digitised by our team.

stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40165

#digitisation #herbarium #towards3million #Guttiferae #Clusiaceae

Who's joining us at the Peter Wilson Lecture 2025? Preserving what matters, Scotland's national collections. All welcome, full details and tickets here: scrr.ac.uk/news/scrr-rse-…
@RoyalSocEd #PeterWilsonLecture #PreservingWhatMatters #Event #Talk #Edinburgh

The 2nd episode of #GenomicConnections, the new #sciencepodcast, is now live! 💥 This time, it’s about ‘Tech for Biodiversity: The role of DNA sequencing’.

🔗: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/05/14/g...

@REA_research @erga_biodiv @iBOLEurope #sciencepodcast #sequencing #conservation #BGE #DNA

🌺It's National Plant Health Week 🌺

@PlantHealthScot we are part of this national effort to ensure plant health is protected in Scotland

planthealthcentre.scot/news/national-…

🌳⚠️Out now in Systematic Biology⚠️🌳
We find rampant reticulation in Inga, a rapid Amazonian tree radiation! ⚡

BONUS: We also find introgression and selection on genes underlying chemical defences, helping Ingas resist relentless herbivory🐛☠️🌳

🔗bit.ly/3RRKoz3

@PlantHealthScot has £50,000 available to fund an open research call into plant health in Scotland

Apply here planthealthcentre.scot/call-for-proje…

#planthealth #research #innovation #scotland #forestry #agriculture #horticulture #naturalenvironment

Don't miss this opportunity to join @TheBotanics as a #bioinformatician. Full-time, fixed term post supporting our extensive #biodiversity work including plant genome assembly, population genomics & phylogenomics. Details here: rbge.org.uk/about-us/jobs-…. Closes 30 April.

The 1st episode of #GenomicConnections is here! 🎉 A new #sciencepodcast produced by @iBOLEurope
and #ERGA sharing the stories and people behind biodiversity genomics.
In this episode, we talk about #biobanking and its fundamental importance ❄️🧬

erga-biodiversity.eu/post/introduci…

Could you be the next Regius Keeper (CEO) of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?

We're seeking an exceptional leader with innovation, strategic thinking, and a passion for plants to shape our future.

Apply for this prestigious and incredibly rare role: rbge.org.uk/regius-keeper

Our digitisation team have now completed the Umbelliferae
stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40020

#umbelliferae #apiaceae #digitisation #herbaria #herbarium #towards3million

Are you a #genomics #researcher interested in:

🧬 Gaining access to cutting-edge genomics resources
🧬Expert guidance
🧬 Global collaboration opportunities
🧬 And more?

Apply now to become an EBP-affiliated project or EBP-regional node and contribute to a movement shaping the genomics.

Regional Node Application: earthbiogenome.org/regional-node-…

Affiliated Project Application:
earthbiogenome.org/affiliated-pro…