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Medicinal Plant Names Services Kew

WEBVisit the MPNS portal (V13 was released December 2023). Medicinal Plant Names Services (MPNS) provides a global nomenclatural indexing and reference resource enabling …

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The State of the World's Plants report 2017 Kew

WEBState of the World’s Plants Symposium, at Kew Gardens, London, 25 & 26th May, 2017. In conjunction with the publication of the cutting-edge annual report, scientists and …

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MSc in Global Health: Food Security, Sustainability and Biodiversity

WEBSustainable food production and human livelihoods This module will focus on sustainable livelihoods in the context of food. Examining topics such as rural livelihoods, indigenous …

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Plants for Health Kew

WEBPlants for Health. A global reference enabling regulators, industry, health practitioners and researchers to reliably access and exchange information concerning health products …

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How to health check a tree Kew

WEBTop tip: Look at the leaves to see if they are uniform in shape, size and colour because yellow (chlorotic) leaves often indicate lack of nutrients or poor root …

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Nicholas Culpeper and his herbal Kew

WEBNicholas Culpeper, the renowned herbalist, was a man known for his vices as much as for his virtues. He had many enemies, smoked plenty of tobacco, drank, and …

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Why wildflowers matter Grow Wild Kew

WEBIt’s a mutually beneficial relationship that works for us all – the more wildflowers there are, the more diverse pollinators they can support, and the more healthy crops we can grow. …

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Nature and wellbeing: The inside story Kew

WEBFrom May to November 2022, this pioneering project will see Wakehurst transform into a ‘ living laboratory ’ as our experts monitor how, when and why we choose to spend time in …

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10 insect pests that threaten the world's plants Kew

WEB10 insect pests that threaten the world's plants. From the cotton bollworm to the brown planthopper, the top pests to plants across the world are revealed. Pests and pathogens …

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Medicinal properties of succulent plants Kew

WEBMedicinal potential of Euphorbia With almost 2,000 species, Euphorbia is one of the largest genera of flowering plants on earth.The members of this genus are …

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Secret fungi in everyday life Kew

WEBFood Edible mushrooms are delicious and add healthy fats and proteins to our diets, but fungi are also hiding in many other common foods. Moulds like Penicillium …

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How fungi will save the world Kew

WEBIn 2017, scientists in China and Pakistan identified a strain of Aspergillus tubingensis that was breaking down plastic in a landfill site in Islamabad.. This fungus is …

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5 things you didn't know about pomegranates Kew

WEBSymbol of death and fertility. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as the ‘fruit of the dead’ as it was said to have arisen from the blood of Adonis. It …

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Just the tonic: A natural history of tonic water Kew

WEBThe first known reference to a tonic water cocktail came in 1863 in Hong Kong, where it was paired with ginger brandy. Many origin legends for the gin and tonic …

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Joe Wicks Festival at Kew Kew

WEBExperience the thrill of a brand-new wellbeing festival with Joe Wicks, also known as The Body Coach, coming to Kew Gardens this summer. Hosted by the much …

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Dementia-friendly health walks Kew

WEBHow to register. We can only accommodate a limited number of people per tour, so registering is essential. Please register in advance by emailing …

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5 things you didn’t know about henna Kew

WEB1. Henna has been used as a skin and hair dye for thousands of years. For millennia, people all over the world have been making use of henna leaves to create …

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Useful Plants and Fungi of Colombia (UPFC) Kew

WEBUnderstanding Colombia’s useful plants and fungi to improve people’s livelihoods, reducing inequality and gender gap by boosting its bioeconomy through the sustainable use of its …

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