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In this book, 388 taxa of Chinese plants are listed as threatened. Of those, 121are "endangered", 110 are "rare" and 157 are "Vulnerable". The arrangement of the selected data follows the system adopted for the FLORA REIPUBLICAE POPULARIS SINICAE, that is ferns(13 taxa) comes first, then conifers(71 taxa), followed by flowering plants(304 taxa). The account of each species contains information on status morphology, distribution, ecology and biological features, protection value(scientific interest and economic significance), conservation measures and cultivation. In addition, Chinese names, Latin names, detailed distribution maps and photographs are also provided. The color photographs include those of flower spurs or fruit spurs, individual plants, habitats or communities. Over 200 scientists and technicians of 63 research institutions and universities conducted the field work, collected information and supplied photographs for this work This book is of importance for scientists and technicians who work on plant conservation, germplarm preservation,biology,forestry, agriculture and horticulture. It is also a valuable reference book for teachers at colleges and universities. contents: Introduction; List of the rare, vulnerable and endangered species; Accounts of 388 selected taxa; References cited; Compilers; Photographers; Illustrators; Index
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