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@article{194230,
        author = {Sandip Kumar Dutta and Subhra Bandhopadhyay and Ankush Pal and Debnath Palit},
        title = {An overview of domesticated vegetation for survival of endangered plants beyond phyto-geographical regions of distribution},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {3130-3135},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194230},
        abstract = {The rapid decline of plant biodiversity has led to an increasing number of plant species becoming endangered, primarily due to habitat destruction, climate change, overexploitation, and restricted phytogeographical distribution. Many endangered plant species are confined to specific ecological zones, making them highly vulnerable to environmental disturbances. In this context, domestication of endangered vegetation beyond their native phytogeographical regions has emerged as an effective alternative conservation strategy. This approach involves the cultivation and management of threatened plant species under controlled or semi-controlled environments such as botanical gardens, agroforestry systems, research farms, and home gardens, enabling their survival outside natural habitats. Domesticated vegetation facilitates ex-situ conservation by reducing pressure on wild populations, maintaining living germplasm, and enhancing propagation potential. Furthermore, domestication supports adaptive responses to changing climatic conditions by allowing species to acclimatize to new environmental settings. However, ecological risks such as genetic erosion, loss of wild traits, and invasive tendencies necessitate careful monitoring and ethical conservation practices. This overview highlights the significance of domesticated vegetation as a complementary conservation tool, bridging in-situ and ex-situ strategies, and emphasizes its role in ensuring the long-term survival of endangered plant species beyond their traditional phytogeographical limits.},
        keywords = {Endangered plants, Domestication, Phytogeography, Ex-situ conservation, Climate change},
        month = {March},
        }