Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular Plants: A Group of Species Largely Neglected in Conservation.

ABSTRACT: The anthropogenic drivers of biodiversity loss are causing a global decline in biodiversity, yet some species remain overlooked in conservation efforts. In this study, we address the gaps between the current discussions and pressing issues on these species' conservation. We focused on West Africa and used desiccation-tolerant vascular plants to conduct a systematic review of conservation discussions and a study case to assess their protection and exposure to quarrying and climate change. Our systematic review revealed, for the first time, that these plants are largely neglected in conservation discussions. Most species lack formal evaluations, and only four studies mentioned conservation, although without providing enough evidence to justify it. In our case study, we found biased protectio

SUBMITTER: Seidou WI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12298277 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature