'The role of biobanks for research and protection of forest biodiversity', Viterbo, Italy
19 April 2012 - 19 April 2012
Italy
A conference entitled 'The role of biobanks for research and protection of forest biodiversity' will take place from 19 to 21 April 2012 in Viterbo, Italy.
Nearly 4 billion hectares of forest cover the earth's surface. Though extensive, the world's forests have shrunk by some 40 percent over time, with three-quarters of this loss occurring in the last two centuries as land was cleared to make way for farms and to meet demand for wood. With the increasing awareness of climate change and its effects, research is highlighting the crucial role that forests and biodiversity play in natural ecosystems and the environment. In turn, this is leading to a growing need for scientific research in DNA/biobanks.
Plant DNA banks are a tool to provide specie diversity and contribute to the preservation of genetic resources for defining coherent conservation programmes and biodiversity monitoring.
The conference will be a forum for discussions and exchange on the translational nature of modern molecular and field research.For further information, please visit: here(opens in new window)
Nearly 4 billion hectares of forest cover the earth's surface. Though extensive, the world's forests have shrunk by some 40 percent over time, with three-quarters of this loss occurring in the last two centuries as land was cleared to make way for farms and to meet demand for wood. With the increasing awareness of climate change and its effects, research is highlighting the crucial role that forests and biodiversity play in natural ecosystems and the environment. In turn, this is leading to a growing need for scientific research in DNA/biobanks.
Plant DNA banks are a tool to provide specie diversity and contribute to the preservation of genetic resources for defining coherent conservation programmes and biodiversity monitoring.
The conference will be a forum for discussions and exchange on the translational nature of modern molecular and field research.For further information, please visit: here(opens in new window)