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Orchid community agree name changes in Oncidium
03 Apr 2013
A substantial rearrangement of generic boundaries in the widely cultivated Oncidium group of orchids has been agreed by the orchid community.
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Framework for palm biogeography
26 Mar 2013
Researchers establish a hypothesis for the evolution of palms in time and space.
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Eggplant names cracked
26 Mar 2013
Researchers untangle the names of spiny wild aubergines.
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Updating classifications to reflect monophyly
07 Mar 2013
The move from a “traditional” to a “phylogenetic” classification of grasses (Poaceae) has resulted in 10% of species having their scientific name changed.
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Herbal medicine through an evolutionary lens
05 Mar 2013
A phylogenetic study has shown that related plants are used traditionally in three disparate regions to treat similar medical conditions.
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Chemical clues to rosy relationships
14 Feb 2013
Compounds discovered in a species of rose native to the UK may help to unravel the complex taxonomy of Rosa.
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Systematics and evolution of the Yellow Star of Bethlehem
29 Nov 2012
The systematics and evolution of Gagea sensu lato in Iran has been the subject of four recent research papers.
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eMonocot portal launched
07 Nov 2012
A new portal for eMonocot provides a gateway through which to search and access this online biodiversity resource for monocot plants.
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Interactive Indigofera identification
01 Nov 2012
A mobile application is being developed to identify species of Indigofera in the field in Southern Africa.
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Palm biogeography
25 Sep 2012
Researchers are using statistical and phylogenetic methods to help understand the biogeography of palms.
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