Plant conservation biology. The case of helianthemum polygonoides, a threatened species from southern Spain.

Plant conservation biology. The case of helianthemum polygonoides, a threatened species from southern Spain.

Abstract

Conservation biology is the applied science concerned with the management of biological diversity (or biodiversity). This scientific field has been widely developed during the last decades; at the same time society is increasingly becoming aware of biodiversity conservation. Some of the most highlighted research topics about plant conservation biology have been compiled in this chapter. From a scientific and legislative point of view, Spain occupies a relevant place following this growing conservation trend, which is extensively generalized around the world. Examples of studies focused on a threatened plant species (Helianthemum polygonoides) have been briefly included because their results contribute to the design of an effective management strategy of its natural habitat.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.