PRESERVATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AND ACCESSION INTEGRITY

Conservation of genetic resources depends on the preservation of diversity within and between populations of a taxon. This can be achieved in situ, or ex situ as seed or vegetative collections. Studies on the population dynamics of natural vegetation, and ecogeographical surveys of taxa seek to develop methodologies for the conservation of diversity within ecosystems. The management techniques for the conservation and regeneration of ex situ collections attempt to maintain the genetic integrity and minimise change within each Population through time.