5. In-situ conservation:
Conservation of species in their natural
habitat
Applies only to wild fauna and flora but
not to domesticated animals and plants.
E.g. natural parks, biosphere reserves,
sanctuaries.
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7. Examples of in-situ conservation organizations.
CITES :
(The Convention in International Trade in
Endangered Species)
Set up in 1988 to control
and encourage the
sustainable
exploitation of species.
8. WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature
formerly World Wildlife Fund)
Set up in 1961 as a
non-governmental
organisation
Raises funds for
conservation
Runs education
programmes
Provides advice to
government
conservation agencies. WWF
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10. Ex-situ conservation:
Conservation of samples of genetic
diversity away from their habitats(mainly
for endangered species).
Establishment of gene banks.
E.g. zoos, botanical gardens, seed banks,
culture collections.
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12. EX –SITU EFFORTS IN FOUR PHASES:
I.ERA- 1850 – 1860:Genetic resources tested
introduced.
II.ERA – 1950- 1970 – Wide spectrum of
genetic resources conserved.
III.ERA – 1980 – 2010 – Long term viability
in investment ensured – biotech efforts.
IV. ERA - 2010 – 2030 – Enhanced harvesting
through advanced biotechnology.
13. MANAGEMENT OF GERMPLASM
COLLECTIONS
BIOPIRACY OF INDIAN PHYTODIVERSITY
ECOPLANNING RESPOSBILITIES
Perform or perish is the latest message
Global concern
Need for patenting
Species conservation.