Science Projects

Supporting the effective selection and use of native seed in the restoration of climate-resilient, genetically diverse plant populations in the UK.

Cataloguing and conserving the Miscellaneous Reports Collection to broaden access to this essential resource for exploring Kew's central role in colonial and global networks of economic botany and scientific activity, 1850-1928.

Capturing, protecting and restoring plant diversity in the UK, expanding the national repository for native seeds and making our collections, data and expertise available to support research, conservation and restoration work.

Unlocking the MSB’s UK tree seed collections and associated data through an open access, fully functional tree seed database and online sharing platform.

GeoCAT is a web tool that harnesses primary biological data for semi-automated IUCN Red List assessment and analysis.

A collaborative programme between the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, helping to ensure the long-term survival of South Africa’s plant diversity through ex situ conservation.

This project researches the tolerance of wild edible yams to drier climates and helps to enhance food security in rural communities of Western Madagascar.

Seed collecting and building in-country conservation capacity in seven countries from five biodiverse hotspots

Identifying and promoting the long-term conservation and sustainable management of Uganda’s most important sites for plant diversity.