“Binomial” means two names and “nomenclature” means naming system. Scientists italicize the two terms in a scientific name. The first is the genus and is always capitalized. The second is the species.

There are (as you might expect) strong recommendations about how one selects a lectotype. To find out more, consult the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. Neotype: Sometimes holotypes and ...

“At that point, I decided to switch from being a great botanical explorer to becoming an ant finder ... naming system for ants that is part of the National Code of Zoological Nomenclature. The first ...

I believe most of us have a sense of what genetic engineering is all about — a method of inserting one or more genes of one ...

After receiving less than 10 inches of snow for the entire winter period of December through February, it was such a blessing ...

For any home gardeners who spend their weekends toiling in the backyard to keep their annuals alive and shrubbery in good form, the appeal of a botanical garden is obvious. But even for those ...

Intricate regulation of gene expression is important for execution of biology processes. Here, the authors generate a comprehensive map of accessible chromatin by integrating the ATAC-seq data of ...

The NPTL provides both foundational and advanced courses, focusing on areas such as botanical authentication, analytical techniques, and quality assurance. For more information, please email ...

Plantasia, Kew’s summer festival celebrating the positive effects of plants, is underway. Researcher Olwen Grace highlights investigations in the Jodrell Laboratory on Aloe vera, one of the most ...

With over 8.5 million items, we house the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. They represent approximately 95% of vascular plant genera and 60% of known fungal ...