Supporters

  • Institut für Spezielle Botanik und Botanischer Garten (Head: J.W. Kadereit) focusses on plant evolution. Research and teaching include classical systematics, molecular phylogeny and historical biogeography as well as functional morphology, ontogeny and experimental flower biology.
     
  • Mainz Botanic Garden
    The Botanic Garden at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz was laid out in 1946-1955. In 1986, the garden was extended and a replica of the Mainz Sand area was added. In 2006, the Mainz Sand area was new built and several xerothermic vegetation types were added including a replica of the south Russian steppe. Main purposes of the Garden are research and teaching, public education, and conservation of biological diversity.
     
  • International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS); its original precursor was the International Phytosociological Society (IPS) which was founded in 1939. IAVS is a worldwide union of scientists and others interested in theoretical and practical studies of all aspects of vegetation. The main goals of the IAVS are to facilitate personal contacts among vegetation scientists all over the world and to promote research in all aspects of vegetation science and its applications.
     
  • Floristisch-soziologische Arbeitsgemeinschaft (FlorSoz) is a German-speaking association of specialists and enthusiasts interested in the floristic structure of spontaneous vegetation, phytosociology and vegetation ecology. The association is a non-profit organization and will be pleased to welcome everyone who is interested.
     
  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc. was founded in 1807. It aspires to be a valued and respected provider of products and services that make important contributions to advances in knowledge and understanding, a role that is essential to progress in a healthy and prosperous society. Wiley’s mission is to provide must-have content and services to professionals, scientists, educators, students, lifelong learners, and consumers worldwide.
  • Rheinische Naturforschende Gesellschaft (RNG) is a German-speaking association that supports the transfer and publication of scientific knowledge. The association is closely cooperating with the Natural History Museum of Mainz and is also coordinating management measures for conservation, e.g. in the Mainz Sand reserve.