Olivia G. Murrell
@ogmurrell.bsky.social
PhD student 🪴 Manchester Metropolitan University & Chester Zoo 🪷 MS Northwestern University - Plant biology & conservation 🌻 Ex situ conservation of rare and endangered plants 🌈
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🎉Meet @ogmurrell.bsky.social , author of the recently published article doi.org/pft5 and PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University and Chester Zoo. Get to know her and her passion for conservation of endangered plant species in this 🧵(1/10)
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Thank you so much for this feature, AoB! ☺️
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Why Pedigree Matters for the Survival of Endangered Plants Like Titan Arum
🌱 Now in @botany.one 🪴
botany.fyi/av0jrq
Full paper: doi.org/pft5
@ogmurrell.bsky.social
🌱 Now in @botany.one 🪴
botany.fyi/av0jrq
Full paper: doi.org/pft5
@ogmurrell.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Why Pedigree Matters for the Survival of Endangered Plants Like Titan Arum
🌱 Now in @botany.one 🪴
botany.fyi/av0jrq
Full paper: doi.org/pft5
@ogmurrell.bsky.social
🌱 Now in @botany.one 🪴
botany.fyi/av0jrq
Full paper: doi.org/pft5
@ogmurrell.bsky.social
That’s me! Thank you for this wonderful write-up 🌴
New research reveals botanic gardens may inadvertently reduce genetic diversity in titan arum plants. Scientists built the first pedigree for these rare "corpse flowers" and found concerning patterns of inbreeding.
Read more: wp.me/pdRZhH-lTV
#Botany #PlantScience 🧪
Read more: wp.me/pdRZhH-lTV
#Botany #PlantScience 🧪
April 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
That’s me! Thank you for this wonderful write-up 🌴
Reposted by Olivia G. Murrell
🙌 Don’t forget to read Olivia’s recent article doi.org/pft5 at @annbot and our related thread 👉 botany.fyi/coa7rq (10/10)
#AoBauthors #womeninSTEM #Botany #PlantScience
#AoBauthors #womeninSTEM #Botany #PlantScience
Annals of Botany (@annbot.bsky.social)
🌱Join us to explore the newly published paper “Using pedigree tracking of the ex situ metacollection of Amorphophallus titanum (Araceae) to identify challenges to maintaining genetic diversity in the ...
botany.fyi
April 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🙌 Don’t forget to read Olivia’s recent article doi.org/pft5 at @annbot and our related thread 👉 botany.fyi/coa7rq (10/10)
#AoBauthors #womeninSTEM #Botany #PlantScience
#AoBauthors #womeninSTEM #Botany #PlantScience
Thank you so much for this feature, AoB! ☺️
🎉Meet @ogmurrell.bsky.social , author of the recently published article doi.org/pft5 and PhD student at Manchester Metropolitan University and Chester Zoo. Get to know her and her passion for conservation of endangered plant species in this 🧵(1/10)
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April 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thank you so much for this feature, AoB! ☺️
Thank you so much for the highlight! So exciting to have my master’s research published. 🌿
🌱Join us to explore the newly published paper “Using pedigree tracking of the ex situ metacollection of Amorphophallus titanum (Araceae) to identify challenges to maintaining genetic diversity in the botanical community” by @ogmurrell.bsky.social et al. 1/8
👉 doi.org/pft5
@kayrihavens.bsky.social
👉 doi.org/pft5
@kayrihavens.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Thank you so much for the highlight! So exciting to have my master’s research published. 🌿
Reposted by Olivia G. Murrell
A recent study found funding bias towards large vertebrates at the expense of less charismatic species. 🌍🧪
Read more @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to our podcast episode on this topic: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-...
Read more @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to our podcast episode on this topic: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-...
Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of ‘neglected’ species
Study shows funding bias towards animals like rhino while other endangered species including amphibians and algae disregarded
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A recent study found funding bias towards large vertebrates at the expense of less charismatic species. 🌍🧪
Read more @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to our podcast episode on this topic: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-...
Read more @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Listen to our podcast episode on this topic: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j54ym-...
Reposted by Olivia G. Murrell
📢 Abstract Submission Open! 📢
Abstract submission is now open for the 2025 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Research Conference.
📍 Where: Chester Zoo
📅 When: 8th & 9th July 🌎
(more info below)
Abstract submission is now open for the 2025 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Research Conference.
📍 Where: Chester Zoo
📅 When: 8th & 9th July 🌎
(more info below)
March 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📢 Abstract Submission Open! 📢
Abstract submission is now open for the 2025 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Research Conference.
📍 Where: Chester Zoo
📅 When: 8th & 9th July 🌎
(more info below)
Abstract submission is now open for the 2025 British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Research Conference.
📍 Where: Chester Zoo
📅 When: 8th & 9th July 🌎
(more info below)
Reposted by Olivia G. Murrell
Happy International Women's Day!
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
🌍🧪
https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/international-womens-day/
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
🌍🧪
https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/international-womens-day/
March 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Happy International Women's Day!
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
🌍🧪
https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/international-womens-day/
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
🌍🧪
https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/international-womens-day/
Reposted by Olivia G. Murrell
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.
@ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment
This #IWD2025, let's remember that inclusive environmental governance isn't just fair - it's essential for effective biodiversity protection.
March 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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.
@ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment
This #IWD2025, let's remember that inclusive environmental governance isn't just fair - it's essential for effective biodiversity protection.
Reposted by Olivia G. Murrell
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.
🌍 Nature is declining faster than ever. Since 1700:
🔹 Wetlands: -85% 🌊
🔹 Coral Reefs: -50% 🪸
🔹 Forests: -32% 🌳
🔹 Ecosystems: -47% overall
A great visualization of @ipbes.net data by Visual Capitalist and Zero Carbon Analytics ⤵️
www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/visualizi...
🔹 Wetlands: -85% 🌊
🔹 Coral Reefs: -50% 🪸
🔹 Forests: -32% 🌳
🔹 Ecosystems: -47% overall
A great visualization of @ipbes.net data by Visual Capitalist and Zero Carbon Analytics ⤵️
www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/visualizi...
Visualizing the Decline of Earth’s Ecosystems
Critical ecosystems that sustain life on Earth have faced devastating declines over the past few centuries.
www.visualcapitalist.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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.