University of Otago's Department of Botany is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week. Photo by Gregor Richardson
Head of department Prof Katharine Dickinson said the fact it was now New Zealand's only stand-alone Department of Botany was testament to Otago University's continued support.
The department had an amazing heritage and had a strong future, which was shown by the inclusion of a new botany building on the university's priority development plan, Prof Dickinson said.
Events marking the 90th include a Botany symposium held today and a Moss, Liverwort and Lichen Walks and Workshops on Saturday.
