Michael David Pirie

Systematic botanist, immigrant, husband, father, general annoyance. Curator at @BergenGardens @NHMuseum_Bergen

[Michael David Pirie @PirieMike]

Call for papers: Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae) @PhytoKeys #EricaGCC with guest editors including @jaimefagundez @FelixForest1. Get in touch!

https://t.co/IDpTPPeyWs

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This editorial introduces our latest topical collection: Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae).

🔗 https://t.co/VtzQy4L7ut

@PirieMike @jaimefagundez @FelixForest1 @ojeda_copete

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The plant genus Erica has 35 recognised species in Madagascar. Their taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and local uses are reviewed in this paper to highlight research and conservation priorities.

🔗 https://t.co/ih5Bw4tPNR

#Ericaceae

[Jeffrey Townsend @JeffTownsend]

Maximising informativeness for target capture-based phylogenomics in Erica (Ericaceae) https://t.co/vuTfEAhhNt via @Phytokeys

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Research on the Erica genus in Madagascar highlights rich biodiversity, with 35 species, unique evolutionary paths, and urgent #conservation needs to protect against habitat threats and overuse.

🔗 https://t.co/bWvBf7kgDQ

#Ericaceae

[Michael David Pirie @PirieMike]

Jeg skriver under fordi det kreves mer enn bare gode intensjoner for å gjøre noe avgjørende for å bevare naturen som er i ferd med å forsvinne.
https://t.co/iwqulR3JUc

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📢DEADLINE EXTENDED for our topical collection: "#Systematics, #NaturalHistory and #conservation of Erica (#Ericaceae)"!

👍Studies on the #nomenclature, #taxonomy, #phylogeny, #ecology & conservation of the genus #Erica welcome until 15 December⌛️

🔓See: https://t.co/krBl46RWlu

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Research on Erica phylogenomics offers a customisable target capture set for maximised informativeness, helping decode evolutionary relationships with greater accuracy.

🔗 https://t.co/J6a1pHenT9

#Ericaceae

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Trumpet heath flowers appear to be adapted for pollination by long-proboscid flies. However, despite being only faintly fragrant, they are actually pollinated by moths, including hawkmoths, which use their long tongues to access nectar.

🔗 https://t.co/7fzVNc0uqe

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Erica species pollinated by sunbirds and long-proboscid flies have higher pollen transfer efficiency compared to bee-pollinated species, according to this study from South Africa. 🇿🇦

🔗 https://t.co/5yeJwnifkq

#Ericaceae #pollinators

[Dr Sam McCarren (he/him) @z_mccarren]

New paper published in @PhytoKeys

Pollen transfer efficiency in Erica depends on type of pollinator

https://t.co/OvdKv1xqnb

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🔥 LIVE from #IBC2024!

🌿 At the #Ericaceae session, @PirieMike points at the #Erica special topical collection in our #journal: https://t.co/krBl46RWlu 🔓

@ibc2024 @TheWorldFlora #iambotanist #botany #taxonomy

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This study confirms Erica andevalensis as a distinct species, with genetic and morphological evidence highlighting its adaptation to the metal-polluted soils of SW Iberian Peninsula, underscoring the importance of #conservation efforts.

🔗 https://t.co/TEVyViBD2O

#Ericaceae

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Exploring the legacy of E. G. H. Oliver and I. M. Oliver, this paper delves into the historical and systematic evolution of the Erica megagenus, highlighting their contributions to the #taxonomy and nomenclature of over 851 species.

🔗 https://t.co/Ja5UFbzvet

#Ericoideae

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Researchers present an expanded phylogenetic hypothesis for Erica, combining it with available threat and distribution data to identify species and geographic area targets for #conservation efforts.

🔗 https://t.co/1LxRtc1qEg

#Ericaceae

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Curating the most comprehensive online checklist for the Erica genus, researchers update global taxonomic data, aiding #conservation efforts by incorporating diverse sources into @TheWorldFlora.

🔗 https://t.co/bbqjCJupDe

#Ericaceae

[Aelys Humphreys @AelysHumphreys]

#PhD position in Data Driven Evolution and Biodiversity: Plant Extinction

[Pensoft @Pensoft]

📢Newly published paper in the topical collection: "#Systematics, #NaturalHistory, and #Conservation of Erica (Ericaceae)" in our flagship #botany journal @PhytoKeys!🌿

😉Keep tabs on: https://t.co/Uxann7AHA3 for future publications!

#taxonomy @GBIF @inaturalist @TheWorldFlora

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🌿 Introducing 'Genus Erica: An Identification Aid V4.00', a tool for botanists and enthusiasts alike, now updated with integrated data from @GBIF and @inaturalist, enhancing species identification. 🔍🌐

https://t.co/SPUrK7xtoy

#botany #biodiversity

[Plants People Planet 🌱👥🌐 @plantspplplanet]

#CelebratingBotanicGardens

Preventing species extinctions: A global conservation consortium for Erica
Pirie et al. @PirieMike

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https://t.co/xQ2XAJVX0C

Photo credits: Wendy Hitchcock, Bridget Pitt, MK/DR, MDP, AL

[ARPHAPreprints @ARPHAPreprints]

Exploring the intricate #ecology and urgent need for global #conservation strategies for Erica sicula, a critically endangered species, emphasising its disjointed distribution and the collaborative efforts for its protection.

🔗 https://t.co/hXmcOhFqyV

#Ericaceae