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Perspectives on orchid conservation in botanic gardens
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Swarts, ND and Dixon, KW, Perspectives on orchid conservation in botanic gardens, Trends in Plant Science, 14, (11) pp. 590-598. ISSN 1360-1385 (2009) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2009 Published by Elsevier Ltd. The definitive version is available at http://www.sciencedirect.com
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2009.07.008
Abstract
Orchids, one of the largest families of flowering plants, face an uncertain future through overexploitation, habitat loss and impacts of climate change. With their intricate abiotic and biotic dependencies, orchids typify the plight
of global plant resources and, thus, provide ideal model species for ecological tracking and focussing conservation programs. Botanic gardens worldwide have
traditionally been major centres of excellence in orchid horticulture, research and conservation as orchids generate wide public and educational appeal. Here, we highlight the role of botanic gardens in areas key to orchid conservation. Withpristinehabitatsunder threat globally, the challenge for orchid Conservation programs will ultimately depend upon developing ecological restoration technologies, whereby orchids are reinstated into sustainably restored habitats.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Environmental Sciences |
| Research Group: | Environmental Science and Management |
| Research Field: | Conservation and Biodiversity |
| Objective Division: | Environment |
| Objective Group: | Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity |
| Objective Field: | Marine Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity |
| Author: | Swarts, ND (Dr Nigel Swarts) |
| ID Code: | 72099 |
| Year Published: | 2009 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 50 |
| Deposited By: | Agricultural Science |
| Deposited On: | 2011-08-22 |
| Last Modified: | 2014-12-07 |
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