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Enjoy "Digging Into the Gardens" blog, written by Denver Botanic Gardens' staff. Learn about gardening, horticulture, research, conservation, special events, art, tours and much more.
Genetic and Aromatic Signatures in the Polemonium viscosum Complex
When you stop to smell the flowers, you’ll notice that many of them do not quite smell the same. The Science Behind Floral Scents There are biochemical reasons behind distinct scents. To discover them
The importance of genetic diversity in plant conservation
When I talk about my work as a scientist in the Research and Conservation Department at Denver Botanic Gardens, I explain how I study the role of genetic diversity in conserving biodiversity. People
Denver Botanic Gardens’ Plant Tissue Biobank
DNA contains the information that can help create a plan for conserving populations of rare plants in decline, inform strategies for restoring degraded ecosystems, identify species, describe new