Upcoming Webinars
Friday, June 5 @ 12PM EST
How Taxonomists Can Shape Conservation Outcomes
Lauren Eserman-Campbell (Atlanta Botanical Garden)
Past Webinars
Of course taxonomy matters! The story of the mega-genus Solanum (Solanaceae)
Dr. Sandra Knapp (Natural History Museum, London) kicks off ASPT's special series "Taxonomy: What is it good for?" with a seminar discussing the role of taxonomy and systematics in understand the evolution, diversity, and ecology of the mega-genus Solanum.
Taxonomy in Public Gardens: Engaging People and Conserving Plants
As part of ASPT's special seminar series, "Taxonomy: What is it good for?", Dr. Susan Pell (United States Botanic Garden) discusses how public gardens rely on plant taxonomy and systematics to help fulfill their mission to educate the public and conserve plant species in peril.
The Intersection of Taxonomy and Conservation
As part of ASPT's special seminar series, "Taxonomy: What is it good for?", Dr. Wes Knapp (Center for Plant Conservation) discusses the integral roles taxonomy and systematics play in identifying and conserving rare plant species.
GBIF: data integration towards the extended specimen
Dr. Joe Miller (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) explains how GBIF is integrating taxonomic, phylogenetic, and biogeographic data to improve studies of plant evolution, diversity, and conservation.