Plant Germplasm Conservation in Australia
Author: Catherine Anne Offord
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Published: 2009
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780975219119
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Catherine Anne Offord
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Published: 2009
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780975219119
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Mark Richardson
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Published: 1997-01-01
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780642274182
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Amelia Martyn Yenson
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Published: 2021-09-07
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ISBN-13: 9780975219188
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Robert J Henry
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2006-06-21
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 1482293625
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A practical guide that covers both in situ and ex situ techniques for plant diversity conservation The conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources is of increasing importance globally. Plant Conservation Genetics addresses this issue by providing an extensive overview of this emerging area of science, exploring various pr
Author: Center for Plant Conservation
Publisher: Island Press
Published: 2013-02-22
Total Pages: 536
ISBN-13: 1597267562
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Faced with widespread and devastating loss of biodiversity in wild habitats, scientists have developed innovative strategies for studying and protecting targeted plant and animal species in "off-site" facilities such as botanic gardens and zoos. Such ex situ work is an increasingly important component of conservation and restoration efforts. Ex Situ Plant Conservation, edited by Edward O. Guerrant Jr., Kayri Havens, and Mike Maunder, is the first book to address integrated plant conservation strategies and to examine the scientific, technical, and strategic bases of the ex situ approach. The book examines where and how ex situ investment can best support in situ conservation. Ex Situ Plant Conservation outlines the role, value, and limits of ex situ conservation as well as updating best management practices for the field, and is an invaluable resource for plant conservation practitioners at botanic gardens, zoos, and other conservation organizations; students and faculty in conservation biology and related fields; managers of protected areas and other public and private lands; and policymakers and members of the international community concerned with species conservation.
Author: T. Pullaiah
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2023-09-29
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 100092257X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Approaching the contributions of a world-wide sector of scientific institutions to addressing the extinction crisis, Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation brings together a diversity of perspectives. There are more than 3,600 botanical gardens worldwide, where trees, shrubs, herbs, and other plants are studied and managed in collections. They are foremost among efforts to conserve the diversity of living plant species and ensure that crucial biodiversity is available for the future of humanity. This book is a showcase for plant conservation, restoration, biodiversity, and related scientific and educational work of botanical gardens around the world, featuring both thematic overview chapters and numerous case studies that illustrate the critical role these institutions play in fighting extinction and ensuring plant diversity is available for sustainable use. FEATURES A wide range of case studies derived from practical experience in a diversity of institutional, national, and biogeographical settings, Reviews of topics such as networking amongst institutions, the importance of global policy agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, Profiles of botanical gardens contributions at the national level to conservation priorities, Real-world examples of programs in plant conservation for both critically endangered wild plant diversity and unique horticultural or cultural germplasm. Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation includes contributions from institutions from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, and institutions of all sizes and histories, from long-established national gardens to new gardens offering their perspectives on developing their roles in this vital undertaking.
Author: Nigel Maxted
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-09-10
Total Pages: 598
ISBN-13: 1108907776
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Plant diversity sustains all animal life, and the genetic diversity within plants underpins global food security. This text provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the strategies and actions to adopt for conserving plant genetic variation, as well as explaining how humans can exploit this diversity for sustainable development. Notably readable, it initially offers current knowledge on the characterization and evaluation of plant genetic resources. The authors then discuss strategies from in situ and ex situ conservation to crop breeding, exploring how these can be used to improve food security in the face of increasing agrobiodiversity loss, human population growth and climate change. Each chapter draws on examples from the literature or the authors' research and includes further reading references. Containing other useful features such as a glossary, it is invaluable for professionals and undergraduate and graduate students in plant sciences, ecology, conservation, genetics and natural resource management.
Author: United States. National Plant Genetic Resources Board
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Published: 1984
Total Pages: 36
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Publisher: Bioversity International
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 9290435348
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1993-02-01
Total Pages: 476
ISBN-13: 0309131863
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This anchor volume to the series Managing Global Genetic Resources examines the structure that underlies efforts to preserve genetic material, including the worldwide network of genetic collections; the role of biotechnology; and a host of issues that surround management and use. Among the topics explored are in situ versus ex situ conservation, management of very large collections of genetic material, problems of quarantine, the controversy over ownership or copyright of genetic material, and more.