22 May – International Day for Biological Diversity: Lichens as Architects of Biodiversity
When people talk about biodiversity, most imagine rare plants, large carnivores, or tropical rainforests. However, the mosaic of life also includes inconspicuous organisms that we often overlook – lichens....
New insights advance the study of fungal communities
Researchers can now explore the hidden world of fungi using a technique called metabarcoding – the analysis of DNA extracted directly...
Happy World Wetlands Day!
On February 2, we celebrate the crucial role wetlands play for both our planet and its people. These incredible ecosystems are...
New Edition of the Slovak Botanical Nomenclature Released
After almost forty years since the last edition of the Slovak botanical nomenclature, a new, updated, and substantially expanded edition is...
To Rusovce in Search of New Plant Immigrants
On Saturday, 11 October 2025, a small group of nine botany enthusiasts gathered in Rusovce, a borough of Bratislava. The Slovak...
