Why plant names are the key to saving our planet's collapsing ecosystems
In short: Mark Chase of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, explains how DNA technology is revolutionizing our understanding of plant relationships. Discover why precise naming is essential for scientists to track how flora responds to a changing climate and why preserving plant diversity is critical for global survival.
As Head of the Jodrell Laboratory at Kew, Mark Chase explores the intersection of genetics and ecology. By mapping the plant family tree through DNA analysis, researchers can better understand how different species relate to one another and how they function within their environments.
This work is vital because plants provide essential ecological services, including climate modification and the provision of clean water and air. The collapse of these habitats, driven by the extinction of too many species, threatens the systems that support life on Earth.
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