Microcycas calocoma (Miq.) A. DC., an endemic and extremely rare cycad of Cuba, is growing in the Botanic Garden of NBRI. The present study has been undertaken to highlight the significant role played by botanic gardens towards the ex-situ conservation of endangered species and create awareness about the preservation of such important species for the conservation of biodiversity for the posterity.
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 1997
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