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Conifer Ex-situ Conservation
Conifer Ex-situ Conservation
Ex-situ conservation programmes are usually additional to in-situ measures and may also be undertaken as a precautionary measure before species go extinct in the wild. Ex-situ conservation of plants may involve a range a methods, including…
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Plant Health, Biosecurity & Plant-Microbe Interactions
Plant Biosecurity
There has been an increased incidence of introduced plant pests and pathogens into Scotland over the last 30 years, leading to significant impacts on businesses, organisations and the wider environment. RBGE’s work aims to provide evidence for the…
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Species Recovery and Conservation
Species Recovery and Conservation
We use genetic and ecological research to identify species most in need of conservation translocations and restoration. A synthesis of science and horticultural expertise is used to build large, genetically diverse and resilient ex-situ collections…
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Conservation Genetics
Conservation Genetics
Our conservation genetics research focuses on rare, threatened and important plant species. We use a combination of genetic and ecological methods to help answer key ecological questions and inform conservation and management decisions. The aim of…
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Ex-Situ Conservation
Ex-Situ Conservation
We maintain a living collection of rare and threatened plant species, sampled from meticolously documented wild populations. Each species is represented by a spectrum of genetic diversity from its remaining wild relatives, which can be bulked-up to…
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MSc/PgDip Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants
MSc Degree and Postgraduate Diploma
Study for a Masters degree at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on a unique programme that prepares future generations of skilled botanists. The MSc in Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants is a one-year Masters course run jointly by the University…
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Adrienne Kerr
Adrienne Kerr
Adrienne Kerr Adrienne has led a varied creative life with a BA HONS, Graphic Design & Visual Communication from Maidstone College of Art & Design, a Postgraduate in Art & Design Teaching from Edinburgh, and an MA in Fashion and…
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Ann Deckers
Ann Deckers
Ann Deckers I currently work as head of collections at the Fotomuseum in Antwerp. With my background in photograph conservation, I am involved daily with the preservation of the collection and further sustainable development of the collection…
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Marlene A. Boonstra, MA
Marlene A. Boonstra, MA
Marlene A. Boonstra, MA Marlene has worked as a studio artist for over 40 years and has a Master’s degree in Painting and Drawing. Her award-winning and published work has found a place in museums, corporations and private collections. She is a…
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Horticultural Internship Programme
Horticultural Internship Programme
As a Horticultural Intern at one of the gardens of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), you will work alongside our professional horticultural team in the daily care and management of our world-renowned plant collections. At Edinburgh you…