Can we bring Madagascar's critically endangered palms back from the brink? Using an understanding of genetics and ecology to guide a conservation and recovery program for the iconic and critically endangered palm Beccariophoenix madagascariensis

Conference presentation

Alison Shapcott, M Rakotoarinivo, R J Smith, G Lysakova, M F Fay and J Dransfield

Southern Connections Congress, 5th (Adelaide, Australia, 21-Jan-2007–25-Jan-2007)

2007

Abstract

Plant Biology

Ecology

fragmentation

Beccariophoenix madagascariensis

inbreeding

species recovery

sustainable harvesting

No abstract available.

Title: Can we bring Madagascar's critically endangered palms back from the brink? Using an understanding of genetics and ecology to guide a conservation and recovery program for the iconic and critically endangered palm Beccariophoenix madagascariensis
Authors: Alison Shapcott (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
M Rakotoarinivo (Author) - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
R J Smith (Author) - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
G Lysakova (Author) - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
M F Fay (Author) - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
J Dransfield (Author) - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Conference details: Southern Connections Congress, 5th (Adelaide, Australia, 21-Jan-2007–25-Jan-2007)
Date published: 2007
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448804902621
Output Type: Conference presentation

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