Ecological Research on the Protection of Rare and Endemic Plants in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area

Author: Xie Zongqiang
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book summarizes the author's recent theoretical and practical research and conservation work on the ecology of rare and endemic plants in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. It introduces the resources, distribution, and conservation status of rare and endemic plants in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. Based on this, several plants such as the Chinese brake fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), the sparse-flowered juniper (Juniperus squamata), and the solitary flower orchid (Cymbidium goeringii) are selected from groups like ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, categorized by tree, shrub, and herb life forms. The book focuses on studying their distribution and habitats, life history strategies, environmental adaptation characteristics, population structure and dynamics, propagation and cultivation techniques, introduction and planting key points, endangerment mechanisms, and conservation measures. Additionally, it analyzes the impact of the Three Gorges Project's direct submersion and secondary development on rare and endemic plants in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, proposes priority protection levels and strategies for these plants, and systematically summarizes the practice and achievements of plant conservation in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. This book can serve as a reference for researchers in biology, ecology, and environmental protection, as well as for faculty and students at relevant universities and natural conservation workers.