Abstract
Molecular information is now providing powerful new ways of exploring biodiversity, particularly at the species level and below. The importance of biosystematic studies is discussed, and a number of previously published criteria are used explicitly to list several southern African plant families which are considered to deserve a high priority in research programmes. Our botanical diversity is a unique asset which has the potential to make a substantial contribution towards improving our economic position in the 'global village'. Biosystematics can play tin important role to ensure that we grasp the commercial opportunities provided by our genetically diverse flora.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 327-329 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | South African Journal of Science |
| Volume | 92 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 1996 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences