Seed science and technology needs for SAFORGEN trees for conservation and sustainable use
2004
Sacande, M. (Centre National de Semences Forestieres, Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)) | Pritchard, H.W. | Dulloo, E.M.
Currently, 27 sub-Saharan African countries have identified 59 African-tree species, from 22 families, as a priority for conservation, management and sustainable use. Three generaCombretum, Entandrophragma and Terminaliaare also cited for urgent action. Of these species, 32% are IUCN (the World Conservation Union) or CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) listed, suggesting an immediate need for underpinning science and technology programmes to protect the species. Whilst seed handling forms an essential part of such programmes, detailed information (hard-copy and electronic) on seed storage and germination appears to be lacking for about half those on the list. Details of seed development and dispersal times are also inadequate. The need for collaborative seed biology and biodiversity studies across the SAFORGEN region is discussed
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