The conservation of plant biodiversity

Abstract

Preface Part I. Introduction: 1. The biological system of conservation Part II. Diversity and Conservation of Plant Genes: 2. The genetic diversity of wild plants 3. The genetic diversity of cultivated plants 4. The conservation of cultivated plants Part III. Conservation of Plant Species: 5. Plant species conservation and population biology 6. The conservation in situ of useful or endangered wild species 7. Ex situ conservation of threatened and endangered plants Part IV. Conservation of Plant Communities: 8. Community structure and species interactions 9. Choosing plant community reserves 10. Managing plant community reserves 11. Conclusions References Index.