Open AccessAdvances in seed conservation of wild plant species: a review of recent research
Author(s) -
Fiona R. Hay,
Robin J. Probert
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/cot030
Subject(s) - biology , ex situ conservation , germination , longevity , seed dormancy , dormancy , desiccation , genetic resources , recalcitrant seed , plant species , agroforestry , botany , ecology , endangered species , microbiology and biotechnology , habitat , genetics
The importance of wild plant diversity for future food security, human health and ecosystem function and repair is generally accepted. Seed banking is widely used to safeguard wild species and research into the complexity of seed behaviour has led to changes in how seeds of wild species are handled in genebanks.
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