Peter Wyse Jackson

Professor Peter Wyse Jackson holds the George Engelmann Professorship in Botany at Washington University in St. Louis and serves as President of the Missouri Botanical Garden. He is also a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biology. With a PhD from Trinity College Dublin, his research focuses on plant conservation, international biodiversity policy, and the historical and cultural uses of plants, particularly in Ireland.

His key contributions include co-authoring the International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation and leading the development of the U.N. Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. He chairs the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation and has authored works like *Ireland’s Generous Nature*, exploring traditional plant uses in Ireland. Dr. Jackson has received the International Visionary Award for his impactful work.

His research spans taxonomy (e.g., revising the genus Cochlearia), climate change impacts on flora, and biocultural collection management. He collaborates globally with institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and has advised on projects in Cuba, Greece, and Brazil. His recent efforts emphasize digitizing global flora inventories through initiatives like the World Flora Online.

Dr. Jackson’s advisory roles include overseeing Missouri Botanical Garden’s strategic research direction and fostering partnerships in plant science. He has mentored numerous international collaborations but no formal student advisees are listed here.