To create an orchid seed bank network across 16 countries to:
(1) conserve, as seed, 250 species from diverse habitats of varying levels of endangerment; and
(2) develop protocols for the production of in vitro plants in support of the sustainable use of threatened species.
BENEFIT SHARING, SUSTAINABLE USE, EX SITU, SPECIES CONSERVATION
Specific Tools
GLOBAL PLANT STRATEGY, RESEARCH TRAINING
Countries
Ecuador, China
Project Outputs
Improved ‘in-country’ facilities for seed storage and in vitro germination;
Trained staff in orchid conservation biotechnology
Data and germination protocols, and storage information;
Training materials in Spanish, Chinese and English
Distributed, searchable electronic database
Advisory replies to enquiries Conservation collections of seeds / in vitro plants created / strengthened
Public talks (in-country) on integrated conservation strategies and procedures
