Endemic plant species are usually more vulnerable to anthropogenic threats and natural
changes and, therefore, hold a higher extinction risk. The preservation of these species is a …

The influence of climate change and human activities on the distribution and biodiversity of
endangered plants has been a hot topic over recent years. In the future, the use of species …

With only two tiny populations, the climate relict Zelkova sicula (Sicily, Italy) is one of the
rarest trees in the world. It also represents the most marginal member of genus Zelkova that …

Conservation translocations are becoming common conservation practice, so there is an
increasing need to understand the drivers of plant translocation performance through …

Background Hairy roots constitute a valuable tissue culture system for species that are
difficult to propagate through conventional seed-based methods. Moreover, the generation …

Τhis research was carried out at the prospect of introducing new ornamental species in the
floriculture industry concerning the use of valuable plants. A leguminous species native to …

Zelkova schneideriana is a fast-growing tree species endemic to China. Recent surveys and
reports have highlighted a continued decline in its natural populations; therefore, it is …

The introduction of new ornamental species is a challenge for the floriculture industry.
Ebenus sibthorpii is an endemic species of Greece, with a strong ornamental potential. To …

The conservation of endangered, rare, and endemic plant species is based on in situ and ex
situ conservation strategies. When in situ conservation alone is not sufficient to guarantee …

The genus Calendula (Asteraceae) includes several species that are renowned for their
therapeutic properties and/or use as ingredients in the preparation of cosmetics. The rare …