Genetics and Conservation of Rare Plants

Genetics and Conservation of Rare Plants
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 9780195362428
ISBN-13 : 019536242X
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Book Synopsis Genetics and Conservation of Rare Plants by : Donald A. Falk

Download or read book Genetics and Conservation of Rare Plants written by Donald A. Falk and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1991-11-14 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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