@PirieMike

Systematic botanist, immigrant, husband, father, general annoyance. Curator at @BergenGardens @NHMuseum_Bergen

 Bergen, Norway
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Joined January 2013
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Call for papers: Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae) @PhytoKeys #EricaGCC with guest editors including @jaimefagundez @FelixForest1. Get in touch! globalconservationconsortia.…
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys9 Jun 2025
This editorial introduces our latest topical collection: Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae). 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.25… @PirieMike @jaimefagundez @FelixForest1 @ojeda_copete

Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae)

Worldwide, many tens of thousands of plant species are threatened with extinction in the wild. Those that are naturally rare or have narrow distributions are particularly vulnerable. The flowering...

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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys21 May 2025
The plant genus Erica has 35 recognised species in Madagascar. Their taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and local uses are reviewed in this paper to highlight research and conservation priorities. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.25… #Ericaceae
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Jeffrey Townsend@JeffTownsend17 Jan 2025
Maximising informativeness for target capture-based phylogenomics in Erica (Ericaceae) doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.25… via @Phytokeys

Maximising informativeness for target capture-based phylogenomics in Erica (Ericaceae)

Plant phylogenetics has been revolutionised in the genomic era, with target capture acting as the primary workhorse of most recent research in the new field of phylogenomics. Target capture (aka...

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ARPHAPreprints@ARPHAPreprints14 Nov 2024
Research on the Erica genus in Madagascar highlights rich biodiversity, with 35 species, unique evolutionary paths, and urgent #conservation needs to protect against habitat threats and overuse. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprin… #Ericaceae
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Jeg skriver under fordi det kreves mer enn bare gode intensjoner for å gjøre noe avgjørende for å bevare naturen som er i ferd med å forsvinne. opprop.net/stortinget_ma_set…

Stortinget må sette kunnskapen i arbeid for å stoppe naturtapet

Stortinget må ta umiddelbare og nødvendige grep slike at kunnskapen blir satt i arbeid og norsk natur og de naturgodene det norske samfunnet er avhengige av får den handlingsorienterte innsatsen de...

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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys21 Oct 2024
📢DEADLINE EXTENDED for our topical collection: "#Systematics, #NaturalHistory and #conservation of Erica (#Ericaceae)"! 👍Studies on the #nomenclature, #taxonomy, #phylogeny, #ecology & conservation of the genus #Erica welcome until 15 December⌛️ 🔓See: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.co…
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ARPHAPreprints@ARPHAPreprints8 Oct 2024
Research on Erica phylogenomics offers a customisable target capture set for maximised informativeness, helping decode evolutionary relationships with greater accuracy. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprin… #Ericaceae
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys3 Sep 2024
Trumpet heath flowers appear to be adapted for pollination by long-proboscid flies. However, despite being only faintly fragrant, they are actually pollinated by moths, including hawkmoths, which use their long tongues to access nectar. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24…
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys25 Jul 2024
Erica species pollinated by sunbirds and long-proboscid flies have higher pollen transfer efficiency compared to bee-pollinated species, according to this study from South Africa. 🇿🇦 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #Ericaceae #pollinators
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New paper published in @PhytoKeys Pollen transfer efficiency in Erica depends on type of pollinator doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24…
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys22 Jul 2024
🔥 LIVE from #IBC2024! 🌿 At the #Ericaceae session, @PirieMike points at the #Erica special topical collection in our #journal: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.co… 🔓 @ibc2024 @TheWorldFlora #iambotanist #botany #taxonomy
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys8 Jul 2024
This study confirms Erica andevalensis as a distinct species, with genetic and morphological evidence highlighting its adaptation to the metal-polluted soils of SW Iberian Peninsula, underscoring the importance of #conservation efforts. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #Ericaceae
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys8 Jul 2024
Exploring the legacy of E. G. H. Oliver and I. M. Oliver, this paper delves into the historical and systematic evolution of the Erica megagenus, highlighting their contributions to the #taxonomy and nomenclature of over 851 species. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #Ericoideae
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys11 Jul 2024
Researchers present an expanded phylogenetic hypothesis for Erica, combining it with available threat and distribution data to identify species and geographic area targets for #conservation efforts. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #Ericaceae
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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys26 Jun 2024
Curating the most comprehensive online checklist for the Erica genus, researchers update global taxonomic data, aiding #conservation efforts by incorporating diverse sources into @TheWorldFlora. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #Ericaceae
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Aelys Humphreys@AelysHumphreys4 Jun 2024
#PhD position in Data Driven Evolution and Biodiversity: Plant Extinction
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Pensoft@Pensoft25 Apr 2024
📢Newly published paper in the topical collection: "#Systematics, #NaturalHistory, and #Conservation of Erica (Ericaceae)" in our flagship #botany journal @PhytoKeys!🌿 😉Keep tabs on: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.co… for future publications! #taxonomy @GBIF @inaturalist @TheWorldFlora

Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae)

Worldwide, a sobering proportion of plant species are threatened with extinction in the wild, and those that are naturally rare or have narrow distributions are particularly vulnerable. The flowering...

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PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys24 Apr 2024
🌿 Introducing 'Genus Erica: An Identification Aid V4.00', a tool for botanists and enthusiasts alike, now updated with integrated data from @GBIF and @inaturalist, enhancing species identification. 🔍🌐 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #botany #biodiversity
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Michael David Pirie retweeted
PhytoKeys@PhytoKeys24 Apr 2024
🌿 Introducing 'Genus Erica: An Identification Aid V4.00', a tool for botanists and enthusiasts alike, now updated with integrated data from @GBIF and @inaturalist, enhancing species identification. 🔍🌐 doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.24… #botany #biodiversity
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#CelebratingBotanicGardens Preventing species extinctions: A global conservation consortium for Erica Pirie et al. @PirieMike 📖 ow.ly/Owvw50R9k4l Photo credits: Wendy Hitchcock, Bridget Pitt, MK/DR, MDP, AL
The working groups of GCC Erica.

ALT The working groups of GCC Erica.

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ARPHAPreprints@ARPHAPreprints11 Apr 2024
Exploring the intricate #ecology and urgent need for global #conservation strategies for Erica sicula, a critically endangered species, emphasising its disjointed distribution and the collaborative efforts for its protection. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprin… #Ericaceae
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