As Seen on CPC’s Rare Plant Academy: Genetics Metrics Used in Rare Plant Conservation: A Primer for Non Experts

The Rare Plant Academy (RPA) Video Library brings to life the principles and techniques described in CPC’s Best Plant Conservation Practices, a compilation of expertise and knowledge from CPC’s wide network and 40-year history. To keep up with rapidly evolving technology and science, the CPC Best Practices constitute a “living” document that is reviewed and updated periodically. The RPA Video Library is home to many informational videos on plant conservation topics, from educational videos to case studies to recorded conference presentations.

 “Genetics Metrics Used in Rare Plant Conservation: A Primer for Non Experts” was created for the Rare Plant Academy with contributions from Dr. Christy Edwards and Brock Mashburn of Missouri Botanical Garden. The goal of this video is to introduce the genetics metrics commonly found in rare plant conservation papers. Genetics insights can be critical for managing rare plant populations—but not all professionals with rare plants in their care have a background in genetics, which can make interpreting these studies difficult. Watch this video and search the RPA Video Library to discover more!