Botanical Gardens and Their Role in Plant Conservation European and American Botanical Gardens, Volume 3

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Author:
T. Pullaiah, David A. Galbraith
ISBN:
9781000922967
Related ISBNs:
9781003282556, 9781032252223, 9781032252940
Publisher:
CRC Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-09-29
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2024
Copyright by:
selection and editorial matter, T. Pullaiah and David A. Galbraith 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science