ABOUT CONSERVATION OF VIBURNUM EDULE (VIBURNACEAE) IN SITU AND EX SITU
N.P. Vasiljev1, A.V. Volchanskaya1, A.A. Sorokin2, G.A. Firsov1
1Komarov Botanical Institute RAS, 197376, Saint-Petersburg, Prof. Popov str., 2
botsad_spb@mail.ru
2Vavilov Institute of Plant Breeding, 190000, Saint-Petersburg, Bolshaya Morskaya str., 42
a.sorokin@vir.nw.ru
Keywords: Viburnum edule, mooseberry, biodiversity conservation, Red Data Book of Russia
Abstract
Mooseberry (Viburnum edule (Michx.) Rafi n.) is cultivated at Botanic garden of the Komarov Botanical Institute RAS
(Saint-Petersburg) since 1999, it is winterhardy and produces fruits. Th is threatened arboreal species is recommended
to be included into the forthcoming edition of the Red Data Book of Russia as vulnerable species. Taking in mind
its value and promising qualities for gardening and horticulture it is recommended into wider cultivation which will
promote its ex situ conservation.
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