Embryo rescue (ER) techniques are among the oldest and most successful in vitro tissue
culture protocols used with plant species. ER refers to a series of methods that promote the …

Orchids (Orchidaceae) are one of the most diverse plant groups on the planet with over
25,000 species. For over a century, scientists and horticulturalists have been fascinated by …

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 …

Premise of research. To safeguard threatened plant species, best-practice guidelines and
genetic modeling emphasize that ex situ collections should be composed of high numbers of …

Societal Impact Statement Conservation seed banks maintain collections of many seed‐
bearing plant species, providing germplasm and data to support management of wild …

An alarming proportion of Australia's unique plant biodiversity is under siege from a variety
of environmental threats. Options for in situ conservation are becoming increasingly …

Sampling a whole flora or any significant subset for ex situ conservation purposes is a
complex, long-term proposition. Thus, it is important to consider what constitutes an …

Aim Crop wild relatives (CWR) are an essential source of genetic material for the
improvement of certain traits in related crop species. Despite their importance, increasing …

The conservation of threatened exceptional plants, which cannot be conserved by seed
banking, requires in vitro technologies for many of the approaches needed for their long …

Orchidaceae is the most extensive family of flowering plants. There are approximately
30,000-35,000 species, belonging to 850 genera, dispersed in almost all the ecosystems on …