Close Encounters
An Unusual Plant and Its Even More Unusual Dispersers
Land hermit crabs and cockroaches may help disperse the seeds of Balanophora fungosa, adding another surprising twist to the unusual ecology of these parasitic plants.
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It's the last week that I'll remind you that deadline for the Chief Editor position for in silico Plants is approaching. The closing date is September 24, 2026.
I had a bit of a shock this week. The neighbours have replaced the fence between our gardens. The new one is a lot taller, and has necessitated cutting down some shrubs pollinators liked on their side. I'm now unexpectedly looking for some plants to reduce the industrial estate aesthetic, and give next year's insects somewhere to call home. It means Andressa's article this week on pollinators in urban gardens is unusually timely for me. Autumn has definitely arrived here, so I'll be looking for some cheap plants.
Next week, there will be another email sharing what we've posted as well as the stories you're sharing on Mastodon and Bluesky, and career postings at the usual time next week.
Until then, take care,
Alun (webmaster@botany.one)
On Botany One
What Draws Pollinators to City Gardens?
Study reveals the factors shaping pollinator visits to city gardens.
Seeds in storage aren't quite the same as seeds in the wild
Seeds kept in storage for years turned out different from fresh ones taken from the same wild populations, showing why seed backups are so useful.
Julien L. Bota: Uncovering the Hidden Relationships That Shape Plant Communities
Botany One interviews Julien L. Bota, a plant and landscape ecologist fascinated by the surprising relationships connecting plants with animals, microbes and their environments.
Plant-Microbe Speed Dating Paves The Way For Sustainable Agriculture
Researchers have teamed up with Belgian citizens to conduct a mass match-making experiment between cold-tolerant soybeans and rhizobia.
An Unusual Plant and Its Even More Unusual Dispersers
Land hermit crabs and cockroaches may help disperse the seeds of Balanophora fungosa, adding another surprising twist to the unusual ecology of these parasitic plants.
There was also Science Shared, Sudoku Garden went to an Alpine pass, and Phytolacca americana: Pokeweed was plant of the week. You can also see last week's Week in Botany too.
In AoBC Publications
- Coordinated whole-plant responses involving tension wood formation in the hypocotyl base and directional reorientation of adventitious roots contributes to plant axis straightening in directionally displaced Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. seedlings đź’°
News & Views
Can floating wetlands be used to cut emissions?
Researchers believe a floating garden of native Australian plants on a wastewater lagoon in Victoria's east could help tackle greenhouse gas emissions, after it cut the lagoon's emissions by about 30 percent.
rnz.co.nz
Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights | CBC News
A small town west of Montreal has decided to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own, in what an environmental organization describes as a first in Quebec and Canada.
cbc.ca
UH Associate Professor Martin Nuñez Explores Why Some Trees Grow Much Faster Outside Their Native Ranges
New study published in “Nature” and EU-funded group highlight how non-native pines outgrow native forest ranges.
uh.edu
Tourbières et lacs du Cézallier et de l’Artense, France’s newest Wetland of International Importance
France has named Tourbières et lacs du Cézallier et de l’Artense as its 58th Wetland of International Importance. This “Ramsar Site” (no. 2600 on the “Ramsar List”) comprises a network of natural mid-mountain volcanic and glacial lakes and peatlands of high ecological value.
ramsar.org
In Memoriam: Meng Chen, Professor of Botany and Plant Sciences
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the sudden and unexpected passing of our colleague and friend, Professor Meng Chen, on September 10, 2026.
cnas.ucr.edu
Sex without the shuffle – a plant that breaks the rules of inheritance
An international team led by André Marques at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne has shown that the Brazilian beak-sedge Rhynchospora tenuis reproduces sexually - producing pollen, fertilising its egg cells and sets seeds - but has completely lost the reshuffling of DNA between the chromosomes from each parent.
mpipz.mpg.de
Plant People For the Win! A Conversation with Chris Martine - A Botanical Podcast
Join us "in the weeds" for this fascinating conversation with Chris Martine, a Professor at Bucknell (and incoming President of BSA), who has many interests and talents, as well as an infectious enthusiasm for plants and the people who study them.
buzzsprout.com
Fake figs, fooled wasps, and another extraordinary Apocynaceae pollination system
One of the things I love about working on the milkweed and dogbane family (Apocynaceae) is that it has an apparently inexhaustible capacity to produce strange and wonderful interactions with animals. Just when you think that the family’s pollination biology has yielded most of its surprises, along comes something like this.
jeffollerton.co.uk
The hidden age of a Cerrado plant
In 2016, our research group started investigating the plants that resprouted after Pinus plantations were removed from areas that originally supported open Cerrado vegetation. These plantations had occupied the sites for up to four decades before restoration efforts began. During this work, we began asking ourselves: when a Cerrado plant reappears after decades beneath a Pinus plantation, could it actually be a survivor from the vegetation that existed there before?
plantlifebelowground.wordpress.com
'Absolute cracker looking' flower explodes in 'super bloom' across outback
A perfect storm of weather conditions has seen South Australia's north erupt into a sea of colour with a super bloom of Sturt's desert peas.
abc.net.au
Science Shared
Three botany papers widely shared on Bluesky this past week were:
1. phyB photobodies display molecular memory, regulating light signaling transcriptional states through phase separation
Igiebor, F. et al. · bioRxiv · 1 post · 73 likes · 29 reposts on Bluesky
Here, we hypothesize that the formation of phyB photobodies and the associated sequestration of signaling molecules allows for the formation of cell-type specific memory about light conditions.
Kasper van Gelderen @kaspervangelderen.bsky.social · on Bluesky
The first preprint of my lab has just come out doi.org/10.64898/202...
This paper came out at the same day on the sudden passing of Prof. Meng Chen. Without his work, this paper would not have existed. He was an extremely supportive member of the plant photobiology community..
2. Sex without crossovers mimics clonal reproduction in Rhynchospora tenuis
Zhang, M. et al. · Nature · 1 post · 139 likes · 59 reposts on Bluesky
Meiotic recombination ensures accurate chromosome segregation and promotes genetic diversity by generating crossovers between homologous chromosomes. We propose that recombination loss, a low chromosome number, inverted meiosis and selection for compatible gamete combinations together enable faithful segregation and clonal-like inheritance despite sexual reproduction. These findings blur the boundary between sex and clonality, linking genome architecture, recombination loss and transmission bias.
3. Soft Tissue Preservation of Silicified Melastomataceae Fruits Buried by Intraplate Volcanism in the Early Oligocene Capella Flora, Eastern Australia đź’°
Koontz et al. · International Journal of Plant Sciences· 10 posts · 26 likes · 12 reposts on Bluesky
Permineralized, pentalocular fruits with soft tissue preservation from a silcrete flora in central Queensland, Australia, are referred to the Melastomataceae Juss. (Myrtales)—a very large tropical and subtropical family with no prior fossil record in eastern Gondwana.
International Journal of Plant Sciences @ijpsjournal.bsky.social · on Bluesky
In the September 2026 @ijpsjournal.bsky.social
🚨Undergraduate research🚨
Soft Tissue Preservation of Silicified Melastomataceae Fruits Buried by Intraplate Volcanism in the Early Oligocene Capella Flora, Australia
AC Rozefelds et al
www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10....
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View on Bluesky →You can see the full list with more details at Science Shared: September 19.
Careers on Bluesky
Please note these are not jobs I am offering. Nor can I help you with any visa requirements. At time of writing there are around 70 other jobs posted at Botany One.
Botanical Horticultural Technician // Bristol
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSY027/b...
You will work with the team of dedicated staff and volunteers to help facilitate access and use of the Botanic Garden.
Assistant Professor in Plant Functional Genomics // Trinity College, Dublin
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSX760/a...
The successful applicant will have an established reputation in teaching & research in fields pertinent to plant functional genomics.
Ecologist // Holden Forests & Gardens, Ohio
www.bgci.org/job/holden-f...
The Holden Arboretum seeks an Ecologist to join its Research Department. This position offers an opportunity to develop an independent research program studying plants and their environments.
Assistant Curator, Restoration Ecology // New York Botanical Garden
www.bgci.org/job/new-york...
The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, field-oriented, collections-informed, and collaborative research program focused on ecological restoration using plants.
Conservation Biologist // Holden Forests & Gardens, Ohio
www.bgci.org/job/holden-f...
The successful candidate will combine scientific research, and public engagement to advance understanding and conservation of rhododendrons and related taxa.
Cover Image: Bota looking at some giant sunflowers. Photo by Theo Fiedler.
Meeting Plant Scientists
Julien L. Bota: Uncovering the Hidden Relationships That Shape Plant Communities
Botany One interviews Julien L. Bota, a plant and landscape ecologist fascinated by the surprising relationships connecting plants with animals, microbes and their environments.
Ecosystems
What Draws Pollinators to City Gardens?
Study reveals the factors shaping pollinator visits to city gardens.
Latest stories
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany September 21, 2026
This week: Pollinators in the City, Seeds in the Bank, and Speed Dating in the Soil.
Plant of the Week
*Phytolacca americana*: Pokeweed
The poisonous, edible, plant
Science Shared
Science Shared: September 19
This week: Photobiology, clonal reproduction and fossilised fruits.
Puzzles
Sudoku Garden
Plants tracked the final hours of an enigmatic man's life.
Close Encounters
Plant-Microbe Speed Dating Paves The Way For Sustainable Agriculture
Researchers have teamed up with Belgian citizens to conduct a mass match-making experiment between cold-tolerant soybeans and rhizobia.
Taxonomy & Evolution
Seeds in storage aren't quite the same as seeds in the wild
Seeds kept in storage for years turned out different from fresh ones taken from the same wild populations, showing why seed backups are so useful.
The Week in Botany
The Week in Botany September 14, 2026
This week: Disappearing scents, disappearing pollinators and why knowing your plants is important
Plant of the Week
*Asimina* : Pawpaw Fruit
The Unknown Fruit of North America
Science Shared
Science Shared: September 12
This week: Sneaky plants get to the top
Puzzles
Sudoku Garden
The world's most famous race is named after a vegetable.
From the archive
Digital Botany Focus Issue
Introducing Botany One’s Digital Botany Special Focus Issue
Why digital botany matters now
Plants & People
The Guardians of the Fig: How Borneo’s Spirits Protect a Keystone Tree
In Borneo’s forests, fear of spirits has achieved what many laws cannot: turning the farmland mosaic into safe sanctuaries for the jungle’s largest trees.
Close Encounters
How Orchid Bees Craft Unique Scents from Non-Floral Sources
Discover how orchid bees use surprising, non-floral sources to create perfumes that attract mates in the tropical forest.
Cells, Genes & Molecules
Can you teach an old log new tricks?
Mareike Jezek shares the latest advances on epigenetic changes in trees – changes that “allow” plants to prepare their offspring for the environments they might face.
The editors
Botany One is a blog run by the Annals of Botany Company, a non-profit educational charity. The goal of the blog is to promote Botany in all its aspects as well as discuss the human issues involved in being a botanist.
The current editors are:
Sarah Covshoff - Botany One
Sarah is a plant molecular biologist passionate about communicating the science of the natural world to lay people and experts alike. She previously worked as a postdoctoral fellow on C4 photosynthesis and now focuses on science communication.
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Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra - Botany One
Carlos (he/him) is a Colombian PhD candidate at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil). He works as an Editor at Botany One and a Communications Officer at the International Society for Seed Science. Follow him at @caordonezparra.bksy.social.
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In addition to Botany One, the company currently publishes three journals, the Annals of Botany, AoB PLANTS, and in silico Plants.
The writers
The people behind our recent articles
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Giovanna O. Reis
Giovanna (she/her) is a biologist with a PhD in Animal Biology who studies freshwater and marine crustaceans. She describes new species, clarifies their classification, and explores how they relate to their environment and can be conserved.
Latest article: An Unusual Plant and Its Even More Unusual Dispersers
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Andressa Luna
Andressa is a Brazilian biologist and PhD student fascinated by flowers. Her current research explores how floral traits shape plant reproduction and pollinator attraction across tropical habitats, from natural ecosystems to urban landscapes.
Latest article: What Draws Pollinators to City Gardens?
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Andressa Luna
Andressa is a Brazilian biologist and PhD student fascinated by flowers. Her current research explores how floral traits shape plant reproduction and pollinator attraction across tropical habitats, from natural ecosystems to urban landscapes.
Latest article: Your City’s Flowers Can Save Pollinators
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Ana Valladares
Ana is a Mexican scientist, with a background in biotech, plant breeding and data analysis currently living in Madagascar. Curious by nature, she loves exploring new topics, especially about plants.
Latest article: Mariana LĂłpez-Gordillo: The Case of the Disappearing Rose Scent
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Giovanna O. Reis
Giovanna (she/her) is a biologist with a PhD in Animal Biology who studies freshwater and marine crustaceans. She describes new species, clarifies their classification, and explores how they relate to their environment and can be conserved.
Latest article: Is the Presence of Invasive Seaweed Positive or Negative for Ecosystem Functions?
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: The End of Papaya?: What Genomics Teaches Us About Its Survival
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Why Some Plants Need a Bear's Stomach to Sprout
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Andressa Luna
Andressa is a Brazilian biologist and PhD student fascinated by flowers. Her current research explores how floral traits shape plant reproduction and pollinator attraction across tropical habitats, from natural ecosystems to urban landscapes.
Latest article: Meet the Brazilian Cerrado’s Greatest Impostor
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Andressa Luna
Andressa is a Brazilian biologist and PhD student fascinated by flowers. Her current research explores how floral traits shape plant reproduction and pollinator attraction across tropical habitats, from natural ecosystems to urban landscapes.
Latest article: Ancient Tropical Mountaintop Plants Bet Big to Attract Pollinators
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Why Do Lemurs Always Return to the Same Tree?
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Andressa Luna
Andressa is a Brazilian biologist and PhD student fascinated by flowers. Her current research explores how floral traits shape plant reproduction and pollinator attraction across tropical habitats, from natural ecosystems to urban landscapes.
Latest article: The Amazon’s Invisible Network: How Animals and Trees Sustain the World’s Largest Rainforest
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Andressa Luna
Andressa is a Brazilian biologist and PhD student fascinated by flowers. Her current research explores how floral traits shape plant reproduction and pollinator attraction across tropical habitats, from natural ecosystems to urban landscapes.
Latest article: How Climate and Pollinators Shape the Colour Palette of Brazilian Mountain Ecosystems
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Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss is a globe-trotting plant scientist and data-lover, Botany One Guest Editor and former writer, loves pretty plots, digi solutions, working with landowners, brambles and bananas.
Latest article: The Digital Biodiversity Revolution Needs More Than Data (Part 2)
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Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss is a globe-trotting plant scientist and data-lover, Botany One Guest Editor and former writer, loves pretty plots, digi solutions, working with landowners, brambles and bananas.
Latest article: The Digital Biodiversity Revolution Needs More Than Data
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: After 400 Years, Scientists May Know Only a Third of Europe’s Seed-Dispersal Network
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Andrés Pereira-Guaquetá
Andrés is a Colombian biologist fascinated by plant-animal interactions and eager to share nature stories and scientific knowledge beyond academia. He holds a master’s degree in ecology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Latest article: The Cross-Cultural Partnership That Rediscovered Guatemala’s Lost Passionflower
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: How Seeds Travelled Through Plant History
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Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss is a globe-trotting plant scientist and data-lover, Botany One Guest Editor and former writer, loves pretty plots, digi solutions, working with landowners, brambles and bananas.
Latest article: Editorial Reflection: Digital Botany, One Story at a Time
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Ben Carson
Ben is a New Zealand-born, London-based ecology graduate surveying mycorrhizal diversity as part of the RBG Kew team. He is passionate about natural history collections and excited to spotlight their stories as a Botany One guest writer.
Latest article: The Ecology of a Herbarium: How Te Papa connects plants, people, and data
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: How Your iNaturalist Photos Feed the Digital Botany Revolution
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Scaled Gardeners: How Fish Dictate the Future of the Amazonian Flooded Forest
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Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss is a globe-trotting plant scientist and data-lover, Botany One Guest Editor and former writer, loves pretty plots, digi solutions, working with landowners, brambles and bananas.
Latest article: MarĂa Susana Sánchez Chávez on EDGE, data and conserving Pinus culminicola on the ground in Mexico
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Ana Valladares
Ana is a Mexican scientist, with a background in biotech, plant breeding and data analysis currently living in Madagascar. Curious by nature, she loves exploring new topics, especially about plants.
Latest article: Unravelling Human-Plant Connections
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: The Plants Closest to Extinction Are the Ones Science Often Knows Least
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Will State Flowers and Insects Leave Home?
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Ben Carson
Ben is a New Zealand-born, London-based ecology graduate surveying mycorrhizal diversity as part of the RBG Kew team. He is passionate about natural history collections and excited to spotlight their stories as a Botany One guest writer.
Latest article: How Digitisation Gives Specimens More Meaning: The Fungal Collections and Networks of Greta Stevenson
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Filippo Guzzon
Filippo Guzzon is a plant biologist working on seed biology and genebank management, with a side interest in ethnobotany. He has worked with different organisations across Europe, Latin America and the South Pacific.
Latest article: How to Keep Track of 2 million Crop Accessions
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: The Fragrant Library: Can a Perfume Bottle Save a Rainforest?
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Ana Valladares
Ana is a Mexican scientist, with a background in biotech, plant breeding and data analysis currently living in Madagascar. Curious by nature, she loves exploring new topics, especially about plants.
Latest article: Turning Plants into Data: A Deeply Human Experience
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Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss is a globe-trotting plant scientist and data-lover, Botany One Guest Editor and former writer, loves pretty plots, digi solutions, working with landowners, brambles and bananas.
Latest article: Introducing Botany One’s Digital Botany Special Focus Issue
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Have We Forgotten the Names of Plants?
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Andrés Pereira-Guaquetá
Andrés is a Colombian biologist fascinated by plant-animal interactions and eager to share nature stories and scientific knowledge beyond academia. He holds a master’s degree in ecology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Latest article: What Would a Flower Need an Elephant’s Trunk For?
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: The Silent Partner: The Real Value of Pollination in Daily Life
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: The Jungle’s Heaviest Courier Service: The Case of Tent-Roosting Bats
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Andrés Pereira-Guaquetá
Andrés is a Colombian biologist fascinated by plant-animal interactions and eager to share nature stories and scientific knowledge beyond academia. He holds a master’s degree in ecology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Latest article: Ancient Sacred Stories Shed Light on the Long-debated Ecological Value of Indian Savannas
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Can a Garden Change How You Feel About Wildlife?
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: What It Takes to Get Europe Watching Flowers
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Smells Like Green City?
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Fizz With a Conscience: Reintegrating Indigenous Knowledge Into Australia’s Native Food Industry
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Healing at What Cost? The Conservation Status of Britain’s Herbs
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Andrés Pereira-Guaquetá
Andrés is a Colombian biologist fascinated by plant-animal interactions and eager to share nature stories and scientific knowledge beyond academia. He holds a master’s degree in ecology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Latest article: Eau De Fourmi Mourante: A Bizarre Floral Fragrance To Attract the Right Lover
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Lights, Camera, Bloom!
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Juniper Kiss
Juniper Kiss is a globe-trotting plant scientist and data-lover, Botany One Guest Editor and former writer, loves pretty plots, digi solutions, working with landowners, brambles and bananas.
Latest article: Plant Hunt
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: More Heart than Logic: What Drives a Scientist to Pursue Botany?
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: The Guardians of the Fig: How Borneo’s Spirits Protect a Keystone Tree
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Andrés Pereira-Guaquetá
Andrés is a Colombian biologist fascinated by plant-animal interactions and eager to share nature stories and scientific knowledge beyond academia. He holds a master’s degree in ecology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Latest article: The Buzz Behind Your Favourite Morning Aroma
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: Three Words for Forest: When Forestry Meets the Stage
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Erika Alejandra Chaves-Diaz
Erika is a Colombian biologist and ecologist passionate about tropical forests, primates and science communication. She holds an MSc in Ecology and Wildlife Conservation and works with @cienciatropical to connect people with biodiversity.
Latest article: From Deep Time to Urban Nature: How the Natural History Museum Reimagined Its Gardens
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Guest Author
You can now be a guest author on Botany One. We're happy to publish anything of interest to plant scientists.
Latest article: The Seed Dispersal Crisis
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Andrés Pereira-Guaquetá
Andrés is a Colombian biologist fascinated by plant-animal interactions and eager to share nature stories and scientific knowledge beyond academia. He holds a master’s degree in ecology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Latest article: Trees Vs. Bugs: Novel Twists in A Timeless Plant Drama
