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translocation
The deliberate transfer of plants or regenerative material from an ex situ collection or natural population to a location in the wild. [3]
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biological diversity
The variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes diver [..]
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connectivity
Focuses on the maintenance and restoration of functioning natural ecosystems across landscapes. Connectivity is built around habitats which are linked across different land uses and are able to mainta [..]
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cryopreservation
The process of cooling and storing cells, tissues or organs at very low temperatures, usually in liquid nitrogen.
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dormancy
Refers to viable seeds that do not germinate despite being provided with appropriate temperature, moisture and light conditions. [6]
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dormant
Viable seeds that do not germinate despite being provided with appropriate temperature, moisture and light conditions.
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endemic
Where species or other taxonomic groups are restricted to a particular geographic region. Endemics are native to the region in which they are found. [1]
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ex-situ conservation
The conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. [7]
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genetic material
Any material of plant, animal, microbial or other origin containing functional units of heredity. [7]
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habitat
<p>The place or type of site where an organism occurs naturally. [3]</p>
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