Extreme Botany: Drones and Paramotorism in Plant Exploration

This article is about how drones and paramotorism are revolutionizing plant exploration. “Exploring plants from the sky isn’t just science—it’s a thrilling adventure that connects us to nature in bold new ways.” – The Economic Botanist  You might picture plant science as something that happens quietly in greenhouses or deep in forests, with scientists hunched over…

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Understanding Digital Sequence Information in Botanical Research

This article is about how digital sequence information impacts plant conservation, agriculture and more! “Botany is the ultimate detective story—and with Digital Sequence Information, we’re just getting sharper magnifying glasses.” – The Economic Botanist You might think of plant DNA as something locked away in a lab—complicated, high-tech, and maybe only useful to scientists in white…

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Plants Digitized in Herbaria: The Future of Botanical Research

This article is about how digitizing herbaria is transforming botanical research, making plant collections accessible and advancing the study of plants worldwide. “In the world of plants, every leaf, stem, and flower hold a story. By digitizing these stories, we open a window into the future of botanical research, where science meets innovation.” – The Economic…

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