Análisis entre la conservación ex situ y el establecimiento de los viveros en la parroquia de Yaruquí, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

Abstract

Abstract:Biodiversity conservation is a global challenge, especially in megadiverse countries like Ecuador. However, there are different conservation strategies to preserve plant species that are at some level of vulnerability, such as ex situ conservation. However, in nurseries, despite being commercial sites for plant species, ex situ conservation techniques are applied indirectly. With this information, we can learn how nurseries help in a possible reintroduction of species to their natural habitat. This research work aims to analyze the relationship between ex situ conservation and the establishment of nurseries in the parish of Yaruquí, Metropolitan District of Quito. The research approach is mixed, 5 nurseries with an area greater than 200 m2 were intervened. The methods used for the research work were interviews, exploratory study of the area and photographic records focused on plant species, their acquisition, maintenance and conservation. As a result of the research, a total of 245 species classified in 180 genera and 76 botanical families were obtained.