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View article: A genome assembly of Douglas’ meadowfoam, <i>Limnanthes douglasii</i> R. BR.
A genome assembly of Douglas’ meadowfoam, <i>Limnanthes douglasii</i> R. BR. Open
The meadowfoams are annual plants in the genus Limnanthes, a group characterized by striking displays of bloom in damp, grassy habitats. The genus is endemic to western North America and, of the seven species and nineteen subspecies curren…
View article: Biological invasion by the cycad‐specific scale pest <i>Aulacaspis yasumatsui</i> ( <scp>Diaspididae</scp> ) into <i>Cycas revoluta</i> ( <scp>Cycadaceae</scp> ) populations on <scp>Amami‐Oshima</scp> and <scp>Okinawa</scp> ‐jima, <scp>Japan</scp>
Biological invasion by the cycad‐specific scale pest <i>Aulacaspis yasumatsui</i> ( <span>Diaspididae</span> ) into <i>Cycas revoluta</i> ( <span>Cycadaceae</span> ) populations on <span>Amami‐Oshima</span> and <span>Okinawa</span> ‐jima, <span>Japan</span> Open
The islands of the Ryukyu archipelago in Japan are biologically diverse, supporting numerous plant and animal taxa found nowhere else. One of the most iconic plants is Cycas revoluta Thunb., the only cycad native to Japan. At this moment, …
View article: Beyond scents: fragrance industry partnerships for biodiversity conservation
Beyond scents: fragrance industry partnerships for biodiversity conservation Open
Since the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, United Nations biodiversity agreements have evolved to provide greater specificity on benefit-sharing and conservation strategies. The Kunming-Montrea…
View article: Integrated plant conservation through the Global Conservation Consortia
Integrated plant conservation through the Global Conservation Consortia Open
The 2020 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report revealed that two in five plant species are threatened with extinction. Despite their diverse ecosystem services and myriad human uses, plants receive a fraction of the conservation res…
View article: Testing protocols to optimize DNA extraction from tough leaf tissue: A case study in <i>Encephalartos</i>
Testing protocols to optimize DNA extraction from tough leaf tissue: A case study in <i>Encephalartos</i> Open
Premise Plants with stiff, leathery leaves pose a challenge for standard DNA extraction protocols. These tissues are recalcitrant to mechanical disruption via TissueLyser (or analogous devices) and are often high in secondary metabolites. …
View article: All hands on deck: An innovative approach to sustained and sustainable conservation funding for endangered plants and ecosystems
All hands on deck: An innovative approach to sustained and sustainable conservation funding for endangered plants and ecosystems Open
The Red List Project (TRLP) was founded in 2018 as an NGO [501(c)(3)], dedicated to preventing the extinction of the world's most endangered plant species and to protecting biodiversity hotspots. This approach is highlighted by an ongoing …