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Promoting Gene Conservation through Seed and Plant Procurement

Genetic conservation is the protection and preservation of the genetic raw materials of adaptation and evolution. The need to account for genetic conservation, coupled with the significant increase in demand for a plethora of native species, presents new challenges to the nursery industry. General seed and plant procurement guidelines are provided for conserva- tion of genetic resources on public and private lands. The genetic implica- tions of seed and plant procurement are discussed, and current and needed information is identified. Guidelines for the propagation of species of known genetic architecture, species of unknown genetic architecture, narrowly endemic species, and rare and endangered species are presented. The guidelines are intended to assist land managers in making informed decisions about genetic conservation.


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Author(s): Marylee Guinon

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1992

Event: Western Forest Nursery Association
1993 - Fallen Leaf Lake, CA