Exploring the Botanical Treasures of Reading University: A Journey into the World of Plants

The video discusses the collection and study of rare plant specimens at Redding University. It highlights the university's hothouses, which contain living examples from every continent, and the specialized knowledge of botanists in propagation techniques. The herbarium holds over a quarter of a million dried plant samples, now accessible online. A new lavender species discovered in Morocco is added to the botanical database, aiding in the creation of a flora atlas. The online herbarium serves as a valuable tool for plant identification and tracking species distribution.

What specialized knowledge do the botanists at Redding possess?

• Astronomy

• Marine biology

• Propagation techniques for plants

• Animal breeding techniques

What is the significance of the university's herbarium?

• It stores ancient animal fossils.

• It contains a large collection of dried plant samples.

• It is a library of historical documents.

• It houses rare mineral specimens.

How is the botanical data from the herbarium being utilized?

• For animal conservation efforts

• For online access and plant identification

• For creating new plant species

• For developing new medicines

Where was the new species of lavender discovered?

• Morocco

• Brazil

• Australia

• India

What is the purpose of the computerized plant library at Redding?

• To manage student records

• To archive historical weather data

• To assist in building an Atlas of Morocco's flora

• To store digital copies of books