Bill > SR19

This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Chrysler Herbarium at Rutgers University, recognizing its significant contributions to biological research. A herbarium, in this context, is a collection of preserved plant specimens that serves as a vital resource for scientific study, education, and conservation. Established in 1925 and named after its founder, botany professor Dr. Mintin A. Chrysler, the herbarium is the largest internationally recognized collection of its kind in New Jersey, housing nearly 200,000 specimens of plants, algae, and fungi. These specimens, dating from the 1800s to the present day, focus on the flora of New Jersey and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region, and have been instrumental in various research projects, including DNA analysis, rediscovering rare species, and understanding historical plant introductions. The herbarium's collection is now largely digitized and accessible online through major biodiversity databases, showcasing the excellence of New Jersey's academic institutions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR19