Recalcitrant seeds are characterized by desiccation and freezing sensitivity, and short
storage longevity. These physiological attributes obviate their ex situ conservation in …

In an effort to improve plans for conserving the plants of Taiwan, P. Raven called for the
organization of a symposium to be held in Taiwan in September 2012. These meetings …

The multiple, complex risks to plant species survival are increasing, and conservation
strategies that include ex situ as well as in situ approaches are needed now more than ever …

Ex situ seed storage underpins global agriculture and food supplies and enables the
conservation of thousands of wild species of plants within national and international …

Unlike orthodox seeds, mature seeds of some species do not survive desiccation and are
often referred to as “recalcitrant”(Hong et al. 1998). Approximately 10–20% of angiosperm …

Seed banking is now widely used for the ex situ conservation of wild plant species. Many
seed banks that conserve wild species broadly follow international genebank guidelines for …

The need for information on plant conservation techniques is increasing rapidly in the face of
increased extinction risks to plants including habitat loss, unsustainable harvesting, and …

Societal Impact Statement Eroding plant diversity has serious implications for the well‐being
of humanity and our planet. Conserving plants ex situ requires technologies that are rapidly …

Species producing recalcitrant (desiccation sensitive) seeds are relatively common amongst
woody species of tropical moist forests, and they provide a broad range of ecosystem …

Abstract Changes in life‐history traits such as seed dormancy during cultivation of wild plant
species in ex situ facilities could jeopardize conservation actions including revegetation and …