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Plant Conservation in the Caribbean Island Biodiversity Hotspot

Plant Conservation in the Caribbean Island Biodiversity Hotspot Abstract While the Caribbean is a recognized “biodiversity hotspot”, plant conservation has not received adequate attention; particularly, given the high levels of endemism in many plant groups. Besides establishing protected areas, there needs to be a sustained effort to study the taxonomy, systematics and ecology of the flora. Recent phylogenetic studies have shown high levels of endemism and conservation studies indicate a large propotion of the flora is threatened with extinction. Eight recommendations are given for plant conservation in the region. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Botanical Review Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
2008 The New York Botanical Garden
ISSN
0006-8101
eISSN
1874-9372
DOI
10.1007/s12229-008-9007-7
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Abstract

Abstract While the Caribbean is a recognized “biodiversity hotspot”, plant conservation has not received adequate attention; particularly, given the high levels of endemism in many plant groups. Besides establishing protected areas, there needs to be a sustained effort to study the taxonomy, systematics and ecology of the flora. Recent phylogenetic studies have shown high levels of endemism and conservation studies indicate a large propotion of the flora is threatened with extinction. Eight recommendations are given for plant conservation in the region.

Journal

The Botanical ReviewSpringer Journals

Published: Mar 1, 2008

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