Emphasizing plant diversity: Instruction established in Jena

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The emergence of plant diversity piques the interest of a new institute in Jena. In partnership with the Senckenberg Society for Natural Research and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, this newly-opened institute is dedicated to examining the decline of plant biodiversity, as according to the Thuringian Ministry of Science. Its focus lies in the impact of human actions on plant diversity.

This institute will have access to one of Europe's most extensive plant collections. Known as the Herbarium Haussknecht, established in 1896 by Carl Haussknecht, the collection boasts approximately 3.5 million plant specimens. Researchers will use this vast resource to investigate changes in plant diversity over the past century. They also strive to present forecasts and solutions for preserving plant diversity.

Thuringia's Science Minister, Wolfgang Tiefensee (SPD), emphasized the significance of Jena's role in biodiversity research, referencing notable establishments like the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research Jena-Leipzig-Halle and the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology.

The state of Thuringia plans to contribute about two million euros annually to the institute's operational costs, while the land and university contribute approximately 1.3 million euros for the initial preparation and outfitting of the premises.

This institute marks the eighth research facility under the Senckenberg Society. For over two centuries, this organization has been investigating the Earth system globally. Alongside these institutes, it also operates three natural history museums in Frankfurt, Görlitz, and Dresden.

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1. The new institute, located at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Thuringia, has a strong focus on researching the impact of human actions on plant biodiversity.
2. By collaborating with the Senckenberg Society for Natural Research and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the institute will utilize Europe's largest herbarium, the Herbarium Haussknecht, to investigate changes in plant diversity over time.
3. With an annual financial contribution of approximately two million euros from the Thuringian government and initial preparation costs covered by the university, the institute aims to present forecasts and solutions for preserving plant biodiversity, carrying on the legacy of the Senckenberg Society's 200-year tradition of studying the Earth system.
4. As a result of this partnership, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Thuringia further solidifies its position as a hub for biodiversity research, joining prominent institutions like the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research Jena-Leipzig-Halle and the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology.

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