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Fire and Wire
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Fire and Wire in the Garden

Irene speaks to Dr Chris Thorogood, the Head of Science at Oxford Botanic Garden, about the past, present and future of this extraordinary institution.
Back Garden Biology
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Deceived with ornament

Plants attract pollinators through their colourful flowers but some plants aren't quite what they seem.
Back Garden Biology
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Sex and the single primrose

In early spring, primroses and cowslips can be found in many gardens and parks. Their yellow flowers are certainly beautiful, but they also hold a secret: they come in two different types that can only mate with each other.
Careers in Chemistry: Beyond Academia

Science Communication at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Dr Alison Foster (Jesus College), Senior Curator at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, talks about her journey from industrial pharmaceutical chemistry research to her current role in horticulture, and offers some tips for major career transitions.
Botanic Garden

Using Science to Enhance Root Function in Crops

Part of the Future of Crops Lecture Series held at the Oxford Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Garden

The OneOak Project:using science and art to revive Britain's wood culture

Part of the Future of Crops lecture series delivered at the Oxford Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Garden

Rice as a crop - a 100 year perspective from 1950 to 2050

Part of the Future of Crops lecture series delivered at the Oxford Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Garden

The Artemisinin Supply for Malaria Control

Part of the Healing Power of Plants lecture series given at the Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Garden

A Spoonful of Sugar

Part of the Healing Power of Plants lecture series held at the Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Garden

Streptomyces in Nature and Medicine: The Antibiotic Makers

Although plants are a very important part of a garden, we must not forget about the important contribution that soil makes. Bacteria living in the soil also produce compounds important as modern antibiotics.
Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden - Your Modern Medicine Cabinet

The first talk in the series from the Oxford Botanic Garden. This talk will describe the development of this new area as well as explaining the involvement of some of the plants grown there in the discovery and development of modern drugs.

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