A new list and prioritization of wild plants of socioeconomic interest in Italy: toward a conservation strategy
Simona Ciancaleoni, Lorenzo Raggi, Giulio Barone, Domizia Donnini, Daniela Gigante, Gianniantonio Domina, Valeria Negri
Abstract
Wild harvested plants (WHP) and crop wild relatives (CWR), part of the segment of natural diversity that is collectively known as 'Plant Genetic Resources', have great socioeconomic importance for humans because they are used either directly or in crop breeding. In order to lay down a solid base for constructing conservation strategies for Italy, an updated annotated list of CWR and WHP was produced for the country including information on known uses. Taxa included in the list were then prioritized using a pragmatic approach based on their value, native status, and need of protection or monitoring.
Topics & Concepts
PrioritizationSocioeconomic statusGeographyTaxonCropConservation statusBiodiversityEnvironmental resource managementAgroforestryEnvironmental planningBiologyEcologyForestryBusinessPopulationEnvironmental scienceDemographySociologyProcess managementHabitatMediterranean and Iberian flora and faunaPlant and animal studiesMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions