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The Botanic Garden is a living lab. Home to some of the world's most valuable plant scientists, solving some of humanity's most vital challenges.
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Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.
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The Flowering Calendar is a quick, easy way to find out which plants are in bloom in the Australian Botanic Garden beds this month.
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Experience unique learning activities that will engage and surprise both you and your primary school students at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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Maureen Phelan
Maureen Phelan
Horticultural Research Assistant
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Maureen.Phelan@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au
Research Interests
In situ and ex situ plant conservation
Translocation of threatened species
Management of
Phytophthora cinnamomi
disease
Current Projects
Conservation and cultivation of Wollemi Pine
Control of Phytophthora root rot of Wollemi Pine