Botanic gardens
Plant species can be provided with the best nutrients, water, light and the best conditions to grow. Pests can be prevented or removed.Seed banks
The seeds are a way of storing genetic material for the future. The seeds are dried and stored at -20°C in case of extinction.Captive breeding programs
Breeding in zoos and aquatic centres ensure that the offspring are produced in a human controlled environment. Animals are provided with food, shelter and protected from pests and predators. Individuals may subsequently be reintroduced into the wild.Maintaining genetic diversity in captive breeding programmes is difficult as the population size is small.Techniques such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer could be used to maintain genetic diversity. Cryogenic storage of embryos removes the need to transport adults.Some organisms may not be suitable for release from captivity due to behavioural differences, loss of the natural habitat, susceptibility to disease or the inability to interbreed with wild species due to genetic differences.
Plant species can be provided with the best nutrients, water, light and the best conditions to grow. Pests can be prevented or removed.Seed banks
The seeds are a way of storing genetic material for the future. The seeds are dried and stored at -20°C in case of extinction.Captive breeding programs
Breeding in zoos and aquatic centres ensure that the offspring are produced in a human controlled environment. Animals are provided with food, shelter and protected from pests and predators. Individuals may subsequently be reintroduced into the wild.Maintaining genetic diversity in captive breeding programmes is difficult as the population size is small.Techniques such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer could be used to maintain genetic diversity. Cryogenic storage of embryos removes the need to transport adults.Some organisms may not be suitable for release from captivity due to behavioural differences, loss of the natural habitat, susceptibility to disease or the inability to interbreed with wild species due to genetic differences.