Conservation of Medicinal and Endangered Plants
Abstract
Medicinal plants play important role in traditional healthcare systems and modern pharmaceutical industries, while endangered plant species are essential for maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. However, rapid urbanization, deforestation, overharvesting, climate change, and unsustainable agricultural practices have led to a significant decline in many valuable plant species. The conservation of medicinal and endangered plants has therefore become an urgent global priority. This study highlights the importance of protecting these plants through both in situ conservation methods, such as national parks and protected forest areas, and ex situ approaches, including botanical gardens, seed banks, and tissue culture techniques. Sustainable harvesting practices, community participation, legal protection, and awareness programs are also emphasized as effective conservation strategies. By integrating scientific research with traditional knowledge, long-term conservation and sustainable utilization of medicinal and endangered plant resources can be achieved, ensuring their availability for future generations and the preservation of biodiversity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
Forest Ecology and Conservation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter