Germination, propagation and conservation of endemic endangered species of the Mediterranean flora

In the last 20 years, the "Pietro Castelli" Botanical Garden of the University of Messina deals with problems concerning the conservation of endemic and endangered Mediterranean species especially those present in the Strait of Messina area. We carried out in situ monitoring, assessment and evaluation of status of risk according to the IUCN categories. This experimentation has involved over 50 species, for some of which we have developed protocols that have produced in subsequent years a large number of plants that flower and bear fruit regularly. The importance of protecting and safeguarding the biodiversity of one's territory is accompanied by the dissemination activity of the Botanical Garden in relation to the conservation of endangered flora, cultivating species of greater ornamental value in public and private places and thus contributing to their conservation ex situ.