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Olivia G. Murrell

@ogmurrell.bsky.social

PhD student πŸͺ΄ Manchester Metropolitan University & Chester Zoo πŸͺ· MS Northwestern University - Plant biology & conservation 🌻 Ex situ conservation of rare and endangered plants 🌈

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Olivia Murrell next to an Amorphophallus titanum.

Olivia Murrell next to an Amorphophallus titanum.

Why Pedigree Matters for the Survival of Endangered Plants Like Titan Arum

🌱 Now in @botany.one πŸͺ΄
botany.fyi/av0jrq

Full paper: doi.org/pft5

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10.04.2025 06:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s me! Thank you for this wonderful write-up 🌴

08.04.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Annals of Botany (@annbot.bsky.social) 🌱Join us to explore the newly published paper β€œUsing pedigree tracking of the ex situ metacollection of Amorphophallus titanum (Araceae) to identify challenges to maintaining genetic diversity in the ...

πŸ™Œ Don’t forget to read Olivia’s recent article doi.org/pft5 at @annbot and our related thread πŸ‘‰ botany.fyi/coa7rq (10/10)

#AoBauthors #womeninSTEM #Botany #PlantScience

08.04.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this feature, AoB! ☺️

08.04.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for the highlight! So exciting to have my master’s research published. 🌿

03.04.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of β€˜neglected’ species Study shows funding bias towards animals like rhino while other endangered species including amphibians and algae disregarded

A recent study found funding bias towards large vertebrates at the expense of less charismatic species. 🌍πŸ§ͺ

Read more @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Listen to our podcast episode on this topic: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-...

06.03.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
A woman looking at animal samples. She is using a test tube and instruments to weigh the sample

A woman looking at animal samples. She is using a test tube and instruments to weigh the sample

πŸ“’ Abstract Submission Open! πŸ“’
Abstract submission is now open for the 2025 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Research Conference.
πŸ“ Where: Chester Zoo
πŸ“… When: 8th & 9th July 🌎

(more info below)

03.03.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy International Women's Day!Β 

To celebrate, we've brought together a collection of blog posts from our amazing journal editors, showcasing their work as inspiring women in the ecological community.

#IWD2025
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https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/international-womens-day/

08.03.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 77    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A beautiful leaf-like round patterned image with overlay text that reads "Land and or resource tenure insecurity, as well as declines in nature, have greater impacts on women and girls, who are most often negatively impacted." - IPBES #GlobalAssessment and the IPBES logo are also visible elements.

A beautiful leaf-like round patterned image with overlay text that reads "Land and or resource tenure insecurity, as well as declines in nature, have greater impacts on women and girls, who are most often negatively impacted." - IPBES #GlobalAssessment and the IPBES logo are also visible elements.

Women & girls bear the heaviest burden of environmental degradation. 🌿

@ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment

This #IWD2025, let's remember that inclusive environmental governance isn't just fair - it's essential for effective biodiversity protection.

08.03.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Look, I know for many of us it’s a struggle just to face every day & deal with our own personal worlds. But every individual choice has a larger, longer impact. If you think paying attention to global ecosystem collapse is a luxury academic exercise, you’re wrong. This is our future.

05.03.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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