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Integrating India's plant biodiversity conservation with global frameworks...

Research Article
Integrating India's plant biodiversity conservation with global frameworks
1Shakti Nath Tripathi, 2Arpita Tripathi, 3,4,5I. Valentin Petrescu-Mag, 6Praveen Pandey
1 Department of Botany, Nehru Gram Bharati Deemed to Be University, Prayagraj 221505, India; 2 Faculty of Education, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India; 3 Department of Environmental Engineering and Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; 4 Bioflux SRL, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; 5 Doctoral School of Engineering Science, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania; 6 Division of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resource Conservation, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow 226015, India. Corresponding author: S. N. Tripathi, tripathishaktinath@gmail.com
Published2026
JournalAAB Bioflux
Volume / Issue18(1)/2026
Pagespp. 1-14
AccessOpen Access

Abstract

In order to preserve ecological balance, human health, and sustainable development, plant biodiversity must be conserved using both in-situ and ex-situ methods. Through protected places like national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, and community-driven projects like sacred groves, in-situ strategies maintain species in their natural habitats. Ex-situ methods, such as tissue culture, botanical gardens, and seed banks, offer backup assistance by protecting species away from their natural habitats, facilitating subsequent reintroduction initiatives. India and other countries integrate traditional knowledge with legal frameworks, including the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, to meet local conservation needs. The importance of international collaborations is demonstrated by the way organizations work together globally through initiatives like the Millennium Seed Bank and conventions like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). However, issues like habitat loss, climate change, resource scarcity, and illicit trafficking still exist, necessitating a concerted effort that incorporates community involvement, scientific breakthroughs, and flexible conservation strategies.

Keywords

plant biodiversity conservation in-situ conservation ex-situ conservation threatened plant species plant genetic resources biodiversity hotspots traditional ecological knowledge (tek) protected areas seed banks and cryopreservation conservation policy and sustainable development.
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