Genetic testing and leaf measurements uncover five lineages of Brazil's iconic but endangered national tree pau-brasil, signalling undiscovered diversity and an urgent need to preserve the evolutionary breadth in the...
Giant tortoises reintroduced to Galapagos' Española Island are engineering the ecosystem by reducing trees, aiding cactus regeneration, and creating nesting grounds for the waved albatross.
Good intentions in ecological restoration can sometimes result in the unintentional spread of plant diseases due to neglected risk assessments and biosecurity measures.
Old collections of dried plants trapped in herbaria for centuries are acquiring unprecedented powers in understanding the history of plant evolution and improving biodiversity conservation, thanks to new technological...
What would the world be like if not a single plant species were lost? The expert Richard T. Corlett recently reviewed challenges and opportunities of plant conservation programs, with some tips to achieve the “zero...
Rewilding – the practice of reintroducing wild flora and fauna into their natural habitats – is a conservation strategy gaining traction worldwide. Carlos Navarro and colleagues have examined rewilding...
To celebrate International Women's Day, Botany One highlights nine historical figures who made great contributions to Botany - from the first pioneering plant illustrators and species collectors to recent Nobel prize...