Michael David Pirie

Call for papers: Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae) @PhytoKeys #EricaGCC with guest editors including @jaimefagundez @FelixForest1. Get in touch! globalconservationconsortia.org/2023/05/26/res…

This editorial introduces our latest topical collection: Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae). 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… @PirieMike @jaimefagundez @FelixForest1 @ojeda_copete

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #Ericaceae

Maximising informativeness for target capture-based phylogenomics in Erica (Ericaceae) doi.org/10.3897/phytok… via @Phytokeys

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #Ericaceae

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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: doi.org/10.3897/phytok…

Research on Erica phylogenomics offers a customisable target capture set for maximised informativeness, helping decode evolutionary relationships with greater accuracy. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #Ericaceae

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok…

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. 🇿🇦 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #Ericaceae #pollinators

New paper published in @PhytoKeys Pollen transfer efficiency in Erica depends on type of pollinator doi.org/10.3897/phytok…

🔥 LIVE from #IBC2024! 🌿 At the #Ericaceae session, @PirieMike points at the #Erica special topical collection in our #journal: doi.org/10.3897/phytok… 🔓 @ibc2024 @TheWorldFlora #iambotanist #botany #taxonomy

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #Ericaceae

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #Ericoideae

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #Ericaceae

Curating the most comprehensive online checklist for the Erica genus, researchers update global taxonomic data, aiding #conservation efforts by incorporating diverse sources into @TheWorldFlora. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #Ericaceae

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

📢Newly published paper in the topical collection: "#Systematics, #NaturalHistory, and #Conservation of Erica (Ericaceae)" in our flagship #botany journal @PhytoKeys!🌿 😉Keep tabs on: doi.org/10.3897/phytok… for future publications! #taxonomy @GBIF @inaturalist @TheWorldFlora

🌿 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. 🔍🌐 doi.org/10.3897/phytok… #botany #biodiversity

#CelebratingBotanicGardens Preventing species extinctions: A global conservation consortium for Erica Pirie et al. @PirieMike 📖 ow.ly/Owvw50R9k4l Photo credits: Wendy Hitchcock, Bridget Pitt, MK/DR, MDP, AL

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. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphap… #Ericaceae