Plant diversity is critical to the functioning of human societies, and evidence shows that plant
conservation success is driven by integrative approaches that include social and biological …

Seed-based methods are generally the most efficient for propagating and storing plant
germplasm, but these methods are not always adequate, and some species can benefit from …

This special issue is dedicated to the in vitro tools and methods used to conserve the genetic
diversity of rare and threatened plant species from around the world. Species that are on the …

For the majority of plant species of conservation concern, seed banking and traditional
propagation methods are the most efficient ways of meeting the ex situ and recovery …

This status report describes the existing techniques for in vitro conservation of plant cells,
tissues and organs, their current state of the art, present application and existing problems …

The tools of modern biotechnology are being increasingly applied for plant diversity
characterization and undoubtedly they have a major role in assisting plant conservation …

Advances in plant biotechnology provide new options for collection, multiplication and short-
to long-term conservation of plant biodiversity, using in vitro culture techniques. Significant …

In vitro techniques have found increasing use in the conservation of threatened plants in
recent years and this trend is likely to continue as more species face risk of extinction. The …

Plant conservation biotechnology Page 1 º NSERVATION ECHNO fºL". - Also available as a
printed book see title verso for ISBN details Page 2 Plant Conservation Biotechnology Page 3 …

Various in vitro techniques are available for plant propagation, including seed germination,
micropropagation, meristem culture and callus culture. The role of these techniques in the …