Genetics And Conservation Of Rare Plants
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Author | : Donald A. Falk |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Plant conservation |
ISBN | : 0195064291 |
Nearly 700 species of plants may become extinct by the year 2000. Faced with this overwhelming prospect, plant conservationists must take advantage of every technique available. This unique work summarizes our current knowledge of the genetics and population biology of rare plants, and integrates it with practical conservation recommendations. It features discussions on the distribution and significance of genetic variation, management and evaluation of rare plant germplasm, and conservation strategies for genetic diversity. Case studies focusing on specific problems offer important insights for today's challenges in rare plant conservation.
Author | : DIANE Publishing Company |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780788142024 |
Reviews the current status of plant conservation in the southwestern U.S., citing specific cases from surveys, and genetic, demographic, and ecological studies. In addition, broad issues affecting the paradigms of conservation of rare plants species in an ecosystem management context are reviewed. Contents: public involvement in plant conservation; demography; genetics; issues concerning rarity and preserving biodiversity; reproductive and pollination biology; autecology; strategies for protection in an ecosystem context; and surveys and monitoring. 40 papers. Illus.
Author | : Donald A. Falk |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 1991-11-14 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 019536242X |
Nearly 700 species of plants may become extinct by the year 2000. Faced with this overwhelming prospect, plant conservationists must take advantage of every technique available. This unique work summarizes our current knowledge of the genetics and population biology of rare plants, and integrates it with practical conservation recommendations. It features discussions on the distribution and significance of genetic variation, management and evaluation of rare plant germplasm, and conservation strategies for genetic diversity. Case studies focusing on specific problems offer important insights for today's challenges in rare plant conservation.
Author | : Robert J Henry |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2006-06-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1482293625 |
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 | : Christy A. Brigham |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 2003-03-24 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9783540439097 |
Persistence, threats, pathogens, herbivores, interactions, fragmented, landscape, extinction, habitat, disturbance, restoration.
Author | : Richard Frankham |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 643 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Conservation of natural resources |
ISBN | : 0521878470 |
This impressive author team brings the wealth of advances in conservation genetics into the new edition of this introductory text, including new chapters on population genomics and genetic issues in introduced and invasive species. They continue the strong learning features for students - main points in the margin, chapter summaries, vital support with the mathematics, and further reading - and now guide the reader to software and databases. Many new references reflect the expansion of this field. With examples from mammals, birds ...
Author | : Center for Plant Conservation |
Publisher | : Island Press |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2013-02-22 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1597267562 |
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 | : Stephanie L. Greene |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2018-12-11 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3319951017 |
The plant species that humans rely upon have an extended family of wild counterparts that are an important source of genetic diversity used to breed productive crops. These wild and weedy cousins are valuable as a resource for adapting our food, forage, industrial and other crops to climate change. Many wild plant species are also directly used, especially for revegetation, and as medicinal and ornamental plants. North America is rich in these wild plant genetic resources. This book is a valuable reference that describes the important crop wild relatives and wild utilized species found in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The book highlights efforts taken by these countries to conserve and use wild resources and provides essential information on best practices for collecting and conserving them. Numerous maps using up-to-date information and methods illustrate the distribution of important species, and supplement detailed description on the potential value these resources have to agriculture, as well as their conservation statuses and needs. There is broad recognition of the urgent need to conserve plant diversity; however, a small fraction of wild species is distinguished by their potential to support agricultural production. Many of these species are common, even weedy, and are easily overshadowed by rare or endangered plants. Nevertheless, because of their genetic proximity to agriculturally important crops or direct use, they deserve to be recognized, celebrated, conserved, and made available to support food and agricultural security. This comprehensive two-volume reference will be valuable for students and scientists interested in economic botany, and for practitioners at all levels tasked with conserving plant biodiversity. The chapters 'Public Education and Outreach Opportunities for Crop Wild Relatives in North America' and 'Genetic Resources of Crop Wild Relatives – A Canadian Perspective' are open access under a CC BY 4.0 license via link.springer.com.
Author | : George Amato |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2009-08-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0231502311 |
Genome sequencing enables scientists to study genes over time and to test the genetic variability of any form of life, from bacteria to mammals. Thanks to advances in molecular genetics, scientists can now determine an animal's degree of inbreeding or compare genetic variation of a captive species to wild or natural populations. Mapping an organism's genetic makeup recasts such terms as biodiversity and species and enables the conservation of rare or threatened species, populations, and genes. By introducing a new paradigm for studying and preserving life at a variety of levels, genomics offers solutions to previously intractable problems in understanding the biology of complex organisms and creates new tools for preserving the patterns and processes of life on this planet. Featuring a number of high-profile researchers, this volume introduces the use of molecular genetics in conservation biology and provides a historical perspective on the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies. It discusses zoo-, museum-, and herbarium-based biological collections, which have expanded over the past decade, and covers the promises and problems of genomic and reproductive technology. The collection concludes with the philosophical and legal issues of conservation genetics and their potential effects on public policy.
Author | : Joyce Maschinski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2001-08-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780756725709 |
Proceedings of a conference sponsored by the Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Sept. 25-28, 2000, at Flagstaff, AZ. The conference convened more than 150 individuals working for state, federal, academic, and private agencies. This report includes some of the 51 oral and poster presentations given at the conference. They are organized by theme: plant conservation strategies in the Southwest; demography and monitoring; autoecology, ecology, and genetics; threats to rare plants; and factors influencing the distribution of rare plants. Illustrated with tables, graphs, and photos.