What is a voucher and why is it important in research? As a preserved specimen of an identified taxon deposited in a permanent and accessible storage facility, the voucher serves as the supporting material for published studies of the taxon and ensures that the science is repeatable. Vouchers are crucial in authenticating the taxonomy of an organism, as a tool for identifying localities of the taxon, and for additional taxonomic, genetic, ecological, and/or environmental research.
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29 October 2013
Why Vouchers Matter in Botanical Research
Theresa M. Culley
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Applications in Plant Sciences
Vol. 1 • No. 11
November 2013
Vol. 1 • No. 11
November 2013
climate change
herbarium specimen
taxa
taxon
taxonomy
voucher