Insights
Discover a remarkable atlas of plant biodiversity covering 3,500 plant species from around the world, visit the Botanical Museum, which tells how studies have evolved and traces the links between botany and medicine, explore the Renaissance medicinal herb garden, and find out all about Goethe’s Palm.
Visit
The Botanical Garden of Padua lies between the Prato della Valle city square and the Basilica of St Anthony. It was named a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. Visits can be by guided tour or self-organized, in which case the admission price includes an audio guide, with a version for children too — ‘AudioPen Kids’.
Events and activities
A Botanical Garden to explore and experience. Besides being the venue for a spring festival, Risvegli, dedicated to science and nature, the garden hosts events and shows all year round, with exhibitions and activities that take the visitor on a trip through the world of plants.
Research and collections
Research laboratories, the herbarium, the museum collections and the historical library are core elements of an activity that combines leading-edge research with the conservation of a rich historical and naturalistic heritage. A scientific mission begun in 1545 that continues today and every day.

barcoding
DNA
teaching methodology

DNA barcoding

Biodiversity

DNA barcoding is a relatively recent technology enabling a certain species to be recognised through specific DNA sequences. Every organism, be it animal, plant or fungus, has its own “barcodes”. This project aims to develop a protocol and multimedia material for this method suitable for use by students in high schools and universities. Providing the plant material to students and integrating morphological recognition of the plants with a genetic identifier will strengthen engagement between the Botanical Garden and local community.

DNA barcoding

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