Plant Conservation Biotechnology

Description

Plant conservation is an international issue and one of the major aims of this book has been to explore the importance of biotechnology as evidenced by its use in major international plant genetic resource centers located in different parts of the globe. Most agronomically important plant groups have been considered and particullar emphasis has been given to those species which have a significant conservation problem such as the vegetatively propagated tuber crops. Conservation of plant biodiversity can be performed in situ or ex situ. The maintenance of plant species in their natural habitat, as well as the conservation of domesticated and cultivated species on the farm or in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive characteristics represent the in situ strategies This book introduces the reader to biotechnological techniques which are currently used to conserve endangered plant species, genetic resources, crop plant germplasm, etc. It is believed that the book will act as a useful reference to students, researchers and professionals across a range of agricultural sciences, life science and other allied fields.