Science Not Stamp Collecting

Synopsis: Video recording of a lecture by Professor Stephen Hopper at the Royal Society on the importance of botany from 1759 to 2059. Arranged in collaboration with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to celebrate their 250th anniversary in 2009. He considers the vital role that plant taxonomy and systematics has played in plant science. In particular, how these fields are transforming to meet the needs of 21st century science as we address the challenges of climate change and global conservation. (60 minutes)
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2009
Year of production: 2009
Subjects: Biology; Environmental science
Keywords: botany; environmental issues; taxonomy

URI: http://royalsociety.tv/dpx_royalsociety/dpx.php?cmd=autoplay&type=solo&dpxuser=dpx_v12&pres=465
Price: free
Delivery: Streamed

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