Dr. Wayt Thomas, the NYBG's Lead Scientist on the World Flora Online Project (IMAGE)

The New York Botanical Garden

Dr. Wayt Thomas, the NYBG's Lead Scientist on the World Flora Online Project

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Wayt Thomas, Ph.D., Elizabeth Knight Britton Curatory of Botany, is leading The New York Botanical Garden's effort on the World Flora Online project. Shown here collecting plant specimens in Brazil, Dr. Thomas will coordinate the work of 16 Garden scientists, plus support staff. Google Inc. and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation are providing grants to support the Garden's work on the project.

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