Harnessing the power of botanical gardens: Evaluating the costs and resources needed for exceptional plant conservation.
Megan E PhilpottValerie C PenceBurgund BassünerAshley S ClaytonEmily E D CoffeyJason L DowningChristine E EdwardsRaquel FolgadoJason J LigonChristy PowellJoseph Francis ReeAlexandra E SegliasNellie SugiiPeter J ZaleJacob ZeldinPublished in: Applications in plant sciences (2022)
Both large and small projects can contribute to a strategy for exceptional plant conservation for similar costs. Prioritizing species with lower costs could help advance the field while allowing time for work on more difficult species to develop.