Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will develop a molecular research will enable researchers to address issues in plant evolution and taxonomy that cannot be addressed using traditional techniques alone. The new program will be piloted through two molecular-based projects focused on epiphytes, the niche focus of Selby Gardens. The outcomes of the project will be an improved research capacity through plant-based molecular research, results that will have direct application in future research and conservation, and an enhanced capacity to reach the Selby Gardens’ target audience of university, garden, and museum professionals.