New Frontiers in Orchidaceae Conservation
A special issue of Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens (ISSN 2673-5636).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2021)
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Biodiversity Research, Global Change Research Institute AS CR, Bělidla 4a, 603 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Interests: biogeography; orchid conservation; private protected areas; species distribution models; taxonomy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Without a doubt, biodiversity loss is one of the biggest challenges for the 21st century, and Orchidaceae are among the most threatened plants in the world. The vulnerability of orchids is a result of their biology and complex ecological interactions with their symbiotic fungi and pollen vectors. Global warming, habitat destruction, and fragmentation, as well as unsustainable harvesting, have been identified as major threats to Orchidaceae. This Special Issue is dedicated to recent advances in the conservation of orchids. Scientific developments published in the Special Issue will include the identification of threats to Orchidaceae and improvements in practices focused on the protection of these plants. Novelties, including statistical, technological, and methodological advancements, in both in situ and in vitro conservation of Orchidaceae, are welcome. In the Special Issue, reports on recent projects on orchid taxonomy, biology, and ecology that can be implemented to improve conservation activities will also be presented. Contributions reporting on innovations that can be applied in orchid conservation on a broad scale are especially welcome.
Dr. Marta Kolanowska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Orchidaceae
- biodiversity conservation
- habitat loss
- in situ conservation methods
- in vitro conservation methods
- private reserves
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