plant conservation

Describes the importance of germplasm and how storage banks around the world are preserving plant seeds so that plant species will not be lost through disease and environmental conditions.

Discusses plant species from all parts of the world that are in danger of extinction.

Presents information for increasing the use of native plants and wildflowers in America's future landscaping.

Text and photographs discuss the importance of plants and what can be done to protect some kinds of plants that face extinction.

Looks at various rare and endangered plants, discusses how they became endangered and efforts being made to protect them.

Portraits of America's endangered species and plants.

Contains a photographic guide to the world of plants, including information on a wide range of species from all over the world, covering their origin, provenance, and habitat, with suggestions for how to best grow each one at home.

A discussion of the reasons that plants and animals become extinct and what scientists are doing to prevent it.

Describes plants that are at risk of becoming extinct and efforts to save them.