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Author:   Bryan Bowes ,  Don Blaxell ,  Bryan G. Bowes ,  N. A. C. Brown
Publisher:   Manson Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Manson Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9781874545705

ISBN 10:   1874545707
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 April 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

General Introduction. The Rationale of Conservation. Plant Diversity - Distribution and Measurement. Collection of Plant Specimens in the Field. Propagation from Seeds to Seed Preservation. The Role of Fire in Enhancing Regeneration: The Situation in the Cape Floral Region. Vegetative Propagation from Stem Cuttings, Leaves and Roots. In Vitro Propagation from Non-sterile Explants. In Vitro Culture and Plant Conservation. In Vitro Collection in the Field. In Vitro Propagation. In Vitro Preservation. Applications of In Vitro Culture for Conservation of Forest Trees. Anatomical and Histo-Cytological Changes in Regenerating Plants. The Role of Mycorrhizae in Regeneration of Native Vegetation. Conservation of Natural Populations. Conservation and the Future.

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This handsomely produced volume reviews a range of techniques applicable to Species Recovery Programmes and other conservation strategies...a convenient academic textbook both for conservation biologists and for graduate or advanced undergraduate students. Plant Talk

This handsomely produced volume reviews a range of techniques applicable to Species Recovery Programmes and other conservation strategies...a convenient academic textbook both for conservation biologists and for graduate or advanced undergraduate students. -Plant Talk

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