Our research
Renowned centre of excellence in plant diversity
Meise Botanic Garden is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for plant diversity research, conservation, and documentation. With a living collection of 20,000 plant species, a herbarium with 4 million preserved specimens, and an extensive archive and botanical library, we are among the largest botanic gardens in the world.
Our science centres on collection-based research of plant diversity, evolution, ecology, and conservation. Our Research Teams study a wide range of taxonomic groups, including plants, algae, fungi, and lichens from Europe, Central Africa, Antarctica, and other parts of the world.
Our Research Teams
Our scientists use the extensive collections and cutting-edge techniques to explore biodiversity and answer fundamental questions on its origin, and to understand how ecosystems function in a changing world.
