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3 days ago · It is estimated that there are more than a million endangered plants around the world. Learn more about these plants and where they can be found.
Explore the list of the most Endangered Plants in India that need protection. Some of these specimens will surprise you for sure! India is home to a thriving biodiversity, with thousands of plant species thriving in its diverse ecosystems.
6 days ago · Endangered species, any species that is at risk of extinction because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat. Previously, any species of plant or animal that was threatened with extinction could be called an endangered species.
There are 6147 plant species which are endangered or critically endangered. Additionally 1674 plant species (7.6% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status.
Mar 18, 2022 · Deforestation, mass-agriculture, logging, and livestock farming are among the top threats to plant diversity. But climate change and extreme weather conditions are considered to be emerging dangers. Overharvesting of some plant species to satisfy human needs has placed many medical and food species at risk of extinction.
Jul 2, 2024 · India, known for its rich biodiversity, is home to many plant species, many of which are endemic and unique to specific regions. India's flora is one of the richest in the world due to the country's wide range of climate, topology, and environment. There are over 44,500 species of plants in India!
3 days ago · In 2021, Coloma co-authored a paper in PLoS ONE stating that 57% of the amphibian species in Ecuador are endangered or vulnerable because of climate change, habitat loss and disease, particularly ...
As of December 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 5702 plant species categorized as Critically Endangered, including 569 which are tagged as possibly extinct and 48 possibly extinct in the wild.
The conservation status of 100 threatened plants species from different bio-geographic regions of India will be available. Genetically diverse populations in case of Critically Endangered (CR) plants will be identified for in-situ conservation based on SSR markers.
Sep 30, 2020 · The State of the World's Plants and Fungi report from Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) Kew estimated that 39.4% of plants are now threatened with extinction. It's a jump from one in five plants thought to be at risk in Kew's 2016 report.
