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Seed banking not an option for many threatened plants

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The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation requires 75% of threatened plant species conserved ex situ by 2020. Currently, ex situ conservation focuses on conventional seed banking, yet this method is… Click to show full abstract

The Global Strategy for Plant Conservation requires 75% of threatened plant species conserved ex situ by 2020. Currently, ex situ conservation focuses on conventional seed banking, yet this method is unsuitable for many threatened species. The 75% target is unattainable without urgent investment into alternative techniques.

Keywords: option many; seed; plants seed; many threatened; seed banking; banking option

Journal Title: Nature Plants
Year Published: 2018

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