Biodiversity and Conservation of Woody Plants, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Series, Vol. 17

This book provides complete, comprehensive, and broad subject-based reviews for students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, conservationists, and NGOs interested in the biodiversity and conservation of woody plants.

Forests cover approximately 31 percent of the world?s total landmass; 93 percent is natural forest and only 7 percent consists of planted trees. Forest decline is progressing at an alarming rate worldwide. In addition to human activities (logging, deforestation, and exploiting forest lands for agriculture and industrial use), a number of other factors ? including pests and diseases, drought, soil acidity, radiation, and ozone ? are cumulatively contributing to global forest decline. 

The present situation forces us to focus on forest conservation strategies for the present and future. Gene conservation and maintaining genetic diversity in forest ecosystems are crucial to the preservation of forest genetic resources. This calls for integrated action to implement both the in situ (on site) preservation of forest stands and ex situ (distant from the original site) strategies for the conservation of woody plants? genetic resources. Selected priority areas include: 1) assessing patterns of genetic diversity and threats, 2) understanding the biological processes regulating genetic diversity, 3) assessing the impact of human activities and climate change on genetic diversity, and 5) finding methods for prioritizing species and populations for the conservation of forest trees genetic resources.

All chapters were written by leading scientists in their respective fields, which include: woody plant diversity, ecology and evolution; assessment of genetic diversity in forest tree populations; conservation planning under climate change; and in situ and ex situ strategies, including biotechnological approaches, for the conservation of woody plants genetic resources.

1.         Forest tree genetic resources. Jakko Koskela

Genetic diversity is the fundamental basis of all biological diversity. Trees are keystone species of forest ecosystem, and recent studies have revealed that heritable traits in a single tree species can also influence community structure and ecosystem-level processes in forests. The genetic diversity in forest trees ensures the occurrence and functioning of forest ecosystems in a broad range of environmental conditions.

2.         Divergent patterns of nuclear genetic diversity across the range of Prunus africana in Africa. Thomas Geburek

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3.         Global and local diversity indicators of evolutionary potential in tree species within and outside forests. Lars Graudal

There is general trend of biodiversity loss at global, regional, and local levels. To monitor this trend, international policy processes have created a wealth of indicators over the past two decades. However, genetic diversity indicators are

4.         Native woody plant diversity under Eucalyptus populations in Ethiopia.

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The aim of this study is to assess the impact of Eucalyptus camaldulensis in a semi-arid area on native woody plants diversity and density in Ethiopia. A total of 37 species at plantation, and another 30 species at the native woodland were identified and studied for genetic biodiversity.

Non-native diseases of dominant tree species have diminished North American forest biodiversity, structure, and ecosystem function over the last 150 years. Since the mid-1990s coastal California forests have suffered extensive decline of the endemic over-story tree tanoak. Distinct strategies for conserving genetic diversity and disease control are discussed.

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7.         Genetic consequences of climate change for northern plants. Inger Greve Alsos

            Climate change would lead to loss of range of many species, and thus to a loss of genetic diversity. Genetic diversity was analyzed in 1200 populations from 27 northern plant species, using molecular markers. The expected range reduction in 27 species

           Pomegranate is one of the oldest fruits known to mankind. It is important for its taste, nutrition, and medicinal properties. The origin of pomegranate is considered to be in central Asia, from where it has spread to the rest of the world. Genetic diversity in pomegranate is found in a wide range of climate conditions. Genetic diversity and cons

9.         Conservation and utilization of genetic resources in pineapple. Enoch G. Achigan-Dako

10.       Multiple approaches for conservation of forest tree biodiversity. Bartolomeo Schirone

The current extinction crisis requires dramatic action to save the Earth’s biodiversity. Therefore, The

conservation of biodiversity has become a major concern for resource managers and conservationists

worldwide, and it is one of the foundation principles of ecological sustainable forestry. A strate

been assigned to biodiversity in terms of genetic resources, through the conservation of plant populations

in their natural habitats (in situ) to better

and interact with other life forms. Multiple approaches involving in situ and ex situ strategies, along with

11.       Biotechnological approaches for preserving temperate hardwood biodiversity. Charles H. Michler

Hardwood tree species in forest, plantation, and urban environments (temperate regions of the world) are

important biological resources that play a s

ecosystems. Because of these values of hardwood species, preserving for

use of biotechnological approaches should be an integral component in any forestry program.

Biotechnological tools are available for co

be needed for deployment of germplasm through restoration activities.

12.       Biotechnology and conservation of plant biodiversity. Carlos Albert Cruz-Cruz

Advances in plant biotechnology provide new options for collection, multiplication and short- or long-

made for conserving endangered, rare, crop plants, and forest trees. Cell and tissue culture techniques

ensure the rapid multiplication and production of plant material under aseptic conditions.

and  long-term conservation of wide range of plant species, including forest trees.

13.       Biodiversity and conservation of germplasm of mulberry.

As the threat from urbanization, climate change, and global warming,

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The rapid loss of genetic diversity has become a major concern worldwide for the genetic improvement of crops for sustainable agriculture, especially under climate change. Conservation, distribution and utilization of natural and induced genetic diversity have become essential  for establishment of

15.       Conservation and maintenance of woody plant genetic resources of North India. Pramod Tandon

The North India is rich in biodiversity due to high rainfall and plant of sunshine, coupled with unique geographical positioning. It is also known as the ‘Cradle of Flowering Plants’ because of rich diverse flora. The valuable plant genetic resources are being lost at an alarming rate due to human activities and cli

Addresses the assessment of genetic diversity in forest trees

Highlights conservation planning under climate change

Presents woody plant diversity, ecology, and evolution

Includes chapters written by leading scientists in forest genetics, ecology, molecular genetics, and biotechnology

The only book of its kind on the market

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras