Conservation status of species used in the UK herbal medicine industry
Given the ongoing biodiversity crisis, sustainable use and management of medicinal plants is critical. We assessed the conservation status, threats and conservation actions of 298 species sold by UK suppliers to medical herbalists. We found that most species used are unevaluated, representing a gap in conservation knowledge, and of those with ...
Isabella Flowers +2 more
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The complete chloroplast genome sequence and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Ranunculus kadzusensis</i> Makino 1929, an endangered species in Korea. [PDF]
Choi IJ, Park HM, Lee WH, Park MS.
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Many plant species worldwide are struggling to regenerate due to the ongoing effects of climate change. These effects appear to be further exacerbated by the loss of keystone megafauna, which were important seed dispersers. By identifying the traits commonly seen in seeds spread by modern elephants, it is possible to predict which species likely ...
Andrew J. Tighe
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Genetic Erosion in Captive Alpine Musk Deer Highlights the Challenges of Conserving Endangered Species in Closed Populations. [PDF]
Jiang H +6 more
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Status and future of seed conservation of threatened plants in the post‐2020 era
Ambitious targets have been set to backup seeds of threatened plants by the global strategy for plant conservation (GSPC), but it is unclear in how far these targets have been met and how seed collection should be organized to meet future challenges. Here, we provide an overview of the status of 44 countries in achieving seed conservation targets.
Andreas Ensslin +130 more
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Assessing the RNA integrity in dry seeds collected from diverse endangered species native to the USA. [PDF]
Tetreault HM +6 more
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A synthetic eco‐evolutionary proposal for the conservation of wild relatives of the olive tree
Societal Impact Statement Crop wild relatives (CWR) are valuable sources of genetic diversity for plant breeding. However, the identification of wild untapped genetic resources (i.e., unexploited in crops) is not always straightforward. We propose a methodology to guide the identification and conservation of these resources that integrates both genetic
Andrés Barea‐Márquez +6 more
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Population genetic diversity and structure of the endangered species Tetracentron sinense Oliver (Tetracentraceae) with SNPs based on RAD sequencing. [PDF]
Tian ZQ +5 more
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Sotol (Dasylirion spp.) is a resilient desert plant that sustains ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods in Chihuahua Desert. Our review highlights its nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and water remediation. By synthesizing evidence across disciplines, we show how sotol can
Dámaris Leopoldina Ojeda Barrios +7 more
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<i>Centaurea pumilio</i> (Asteraceae): Conservation Status, Threats and Population Size of a Critically Endangered Species in Italy. [PDF]
Turco A +6 more
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