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State of the World's Fungi Symposium
Join scientists and policymakers for our first ever two-day symposium on the State of the World's Fungi. 13–14 September 2018.
Abstract submissions open until Thursday 9 August
Find out more and book your place now
Who we are and what we do
Kew is a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. Our unique combination of extensive collections, databases, scientific expertise and global partnerships gives us a leading role in facilitating access to fundamental plant and fungal information.
Kew's Science Collections
With over 8.5 million items, Kew houses the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. They represent approximately 95% of vascular plant genera and 60% of fungal genera.
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Kew Science blog
Explore some of the results and activities of our global science and conservation research program, and keep up to date with current developments in Kew science and science policy.
Kew Science news
28th June 2018
Conserving genetic diversity of ash trees
Scientists have developed a new approach to conserving genetic diversity, using European ash – a species in severe decline – as a case study.
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12th June 2018
Traditional Chinese Medicine experts gather at Kew
In July, Kew is hosting an international meeting on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The exciting event will bring together experts to discuss and debate the current challenges and opportunities that face the global development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
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Kew Science blog
18th July 2018
Celebrating 50 years of library collaboration
Fiona Ainsworth, Head of Library, Art and Archives at RBG Kew, reflects on the importance of meeting her counterparts in botanical and horticultural organisations across the world.
6th July 2018
The critically endangered Madagascar Banana
Kew scientists tell the tale of the critically endangered Madagascar Banana (Ensete perrieri), a wild relative of the domesticated banana millions of us eat every day.
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