Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXV, Issue 2
Written by Mihnea VLADIMIRESCU, Cristian BANCIU, Ioana Cătălina PAICA, Gabriel Mihai MARIA, Anca MANOLE
Currently, habitat destruction, exploitation, and climate change are driving biodiversity loss. Glacial relict species - remnants from the last glaciation - most of them cold-adapted, are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Ligularia sibirica (L.) Cass. is a typical glacial relict plant species with medicinal uses, protected in situ within Natura 2000 sites. Despite in situ conservation, in Romania the species is declining, therefore complementary conservation measures should be taken. In this respect, we have tested and selected some efficient biotechnological tools such as in vitro culture and cryopreservation, for medium and long-term ex situ conservation of L. sibirica germplasm.
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