by Theresa Bramblett | Aug 1, 2014 | Conservation, In the Press, Publications
The recent cycad expedition in Southern Belize (see March 1, below) is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Encephalartos, Journal of the Cycad Society of South Africa. The article tells the story of the recent travels by Montgomery and Belize Botanic Gardens...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jul 13, 2014 | Events
From July 9th-13th, the Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of the Redlands and the Fruit & Spice Park sponsored the 2014 Rare Tropical Fruit Conference. Montgomery Botanical Center was delighted to be involved in two portions of the conference. MBC was pleased...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jul 10, 2014 | Research
Christopher Krieg has been studying photosynthesis patterns in cycads at MBC during June and July. From morning to early afternoon he has been using a sophisticated instrument, the LiCor 6400 Photosynthesis System, to measure photosynthesis rates of cycad leaflets and...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jul 9, 2014 | Events
Title: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney – The Palm Grove and other major displays and collectionsSpeaker: Paul Nicholson, Senior Horticulturist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, AustraliaTime: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 2:15 pmLocation: Nixon Smiley Meeting...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jun 20, 2014 | In the Press, News
MBC was just recognized among the highest level of arboreta! Montgomery received a level IV accreditation, the highest of four levels, from ArbNet, the interactive community of arboreta.By achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for...
by Theresa Bramblett | May 30, 2014 | Events
Over 120 palm enthusiasts from around the world came to Miami this week for the International Palm Society Biennial. Delegates from over 20 countries – and from every habitable continent – visited South Florida palm habitats and gardens. The final day of their visit...
by Theresa Bramblett | May 23, 2014 | Events
Title: Chapters from the Cenozoic History of Cycads.Speaker: Dr. Boglarka Erdei, Hungarian Museum of Natural History. Time: Friday, May 23. 1:30 pm, Reception, coffee and cookies; 2:00 pm, lecture. Location: Nixon Smiley Meeting Room, Montgomery Botanical...
by Theresa Bramblett | Apr 30, 2014 | News
Montgomery Botanical Center was selected by Miami Dade College’s Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED) as its 2013-2014 Community Partner of the Year!Montgomery has been involved with Miami Dade College’s Service Learning Program since 2010....
by Theresa Bramblett | Apr 15, 2014 | In the Press
The current issue of Florida Turf Digest features MBC on the cover. The article, Saltwater Intrusion in the Biscayne Aquifer: a case study at the Montgomery Botanical Center, discusses the effects of regional water management history with an in-depth review of how...
by Theresa Bramblett | Apr 4, 2014 | News
Montgomery Botanical Center’s work was featured at the 3rd Science in Botanic Gardens Congress (3SBGC). Patrick Griffith, Executive Director, was invited to present MBC’s work about the genetics of conservation collections.Common themes on taxonomy, molecular biology...
