Contributor
Organization
Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology
Name
António Teixeira
Flowers to recover what is ours
Author
António Teixeira; Hernâni Gerós
Description
The objective of “Fleurs locales” project working group 1 (GT1) is to explore the state-of-the-art on biodiversity restoration by native species in different SUDOE biogeographic areas to identify gaps and promote knowledge. For this, we designed three activities. Firstly, carry out a literature review on native species amenable to agroecosystems under the Mediterranean conditions. Then, identify the stocks of seeds available in the market, and finally, select the most promising species according to the restoration specificities.
Here we reviewed the state-of-the-art on the utilization of seeds of local origin (native seeds) as an efficient measure to mitigate plant biodiversity threatening’s caused by climate change and human activities.
We also address the supply limitations of seeds for both ecological restoration and agrosystems management and the relevant guidelines pointed out in the literature to overcome these limitations in Europe.
In addition, we pointed out the Mediterranean as a global biodiversity “hotspot”, and the importance of the use of native seeds for restoration and maintenance of ecosystem services in the landscape simplification caused by the intensive agriculture in the context of climate change. This document also approaches the services benefits of using native seeds in the agroecosystems target of “Fleurs locales” project; the constrains observed in Europe regarding the collecting and production of native seeds and the availability of native seeds in the three countries of the Sudoe region.
Here we reviewed the state-of-the-art on the utilization of seeds of local origin (native seeds) as an efficient measure to mitigate plant biodiversity threatening’s caused by climate change and human activities.
We also address the supply limitations of seeds for both ecological restoration and agrosystems management and the relevant guidelines pointed out in the literature to overcome these limitations in Europe.
In addition, we pointed out the Mediterranean as a global biodiversity “hotspot”, and the importance of the use of native seeds for restoration and maintenance of ecosystem services in the landscape simplification caused by the intensive agriculture in the context of climate change. This document also approaches the services benefits of using native seeds in the agroecosystems target of “Fleurs locales” project; the constrains observed in Europe regarding the collecting and production of native seeds and the availability of native seeds in the three countries of the Sudoe region.
Format of the resource
- Text
Type of the resource
- Scientific article
Theme
- Other
Link to the resource
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wY8whay1lwxHx6epd_lsJJczGzjLk9dm/view?usp=sharing
Langue
- Anglais
Working group
WG1 : Initial inventory
Licence
- Copyright
- Other
