Endemic plant species are usually more vulnerable to anthropogenic threats and natural
changes and, therefore, hold a higher extinction risk. The preservation of these species is a …

In vitro techniques are very useful for conserving plant biodiversity, including (a) genetic
resources of recalcitrant seed and vegetatively propagated species,(b) rare and endangered …

Globally, ecosystems and their constituent flora and fauna face the localized and broad-
scale influence of human activities. Conservation practitioners and environmental managers …

The in vitro tissue cultures are, beyond all difficulties, an essential tool in basic research as
well as in commercial applications. Numerous works devoted to plant tissue cultures proved …

Advances in plant biotechnology provide new options for collection, multiplication and short-
to long-term conservation of plant biodiversity, using in vitro culture techniques. Significant …

In vitro plant cells, tissues and organ cultures are not fully autotrophic establishing a need for
carbohydrates in culture media to maintain the osmotic potential, as well as to serve as …

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 …

Cryopreservation is a perfect method for long-term conservation of plant genetic resources,
using very low temperature (liquid nitrogen,-196° C). This method has been recognized as a …

Plant conservation urgently needs a concept that would unify different aspects of population
viability as parts of conservation methodology. Such unification is especially lacking for ex …

En México, la vainilla (Vanilla planifolia Jacks.) es considerada una especie endémica
sujeta a protección especial debido a las severas afectaciones que ha sufrido su hábitat …