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 …

Vegetative propagation of forest trees offers advantages to both tree breeders and the forest
industry. This review will describe benefits, type of vegetative propagation, and its …

Plant biotechnology can be used to conserve the germplasm of natural forests, and to
increase the productivity and sustainability of plantations. Both goals imply working with …

Hardwood species are valuable biological resources that have an important role in the
economy and ecology of ecosystems worldwide. Non-zygotic or somatic embryogenesis …

In recent years, the land area under agriculture has declined as also has the rate of growth
in agricultural productivity while the demand for food continues to escalate. The world …

Quercus ilex (holm oak) is one of the most representative trees in the Mediterranean basin,
but now the sustainability of its ecosystems is at serious risk due to the lack of natural …

The aim of this study was to propagate axillary shoots of Cannabis sativa L. using liquid
medium in temporary immersion bioreactors. The effect of immersion frequency (3 or 6 …

A protocol for culturing chestnut axillary shoots by temporary immersion in liquid medium
was developed. The influence of type of explant, support material, bioreactor, and immersion …

Vegetative propagation of conifers has found large-scale industrial application via somatic
embryogenesis (SE), rooting of cuttings, and organogenesis. Genetic gain is achieved with …

Tropical hardwood tree species are important economically and ecologically, and play a
significant role in the biodiversity of plant and animal species within an ecosystem. There …