Botanical illustration incorporates an extraordinary range of plant representations from flower paintings to finely detailed drawings of plants used for botanical purposes. As an artform it is often based in science and as a scientific document it is often viewed as an artwork. [continue reading…]
IBC 2011
Improving wheat yields for global food security
Issued by CSIRO Ref 11/81
With the world’s population set to reach 8.9 billion by 2050, CSIRO scientists are hunting down and exploiting a number of wheat’s key genetic traits in a bid to substantially boost its grain yield. [continue reading…]
Science and religion agree – again…
Botanists drop Latin for new species descriptions
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet
In 1539 the Church of England recognised Latin was a barrier to understanding, and published the Great Bible in English. The Roman Catholic Church authorised usage of languages other than Latin in its services in the 1960s. now scientists—or at least botanists—are catching up. [continue reading…]
An end to Yarra Valley pinot? Saving plants and lives, and Spanish space photos – science in public in Melbourne
Will climate change Victoria’s wines and how do we save the plants that feed and clothe us – find out at free public talks as part of the 18th International Botanical Congress in Melbourne this week. [continue reading…]
International Botanical Congress – IBC2011
The world’s botanists are invading Melbourne from Sunday evening.
Some of the interesting people and issues include: [continue reading…]
Beyond the garden—plant solutions, biodiversity, literature and fine wine – IBC public events
It’s the XVIII International Botanical Congress in Melbourne from 23-30 July, and you can participate in some of this discussion through five free public events being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre each week day.
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