News Published: 18 June 2024

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Propagation Protocol Manual, a crucial resource developed by BGCI (Botanic Gardens Conservation International) to support institutions and conservationists worldwide in creating propagation protocols for plant species conservation.

The manual has been developed with the generous support of Fondation Franklinia, contributing significantly to BGCI’s Tree Conservation Programme. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation and the South African National Biodiversity Institute for their invaluable assistance in the development and testing of these propagation protocol documents.

Our work would not have been possible without the collaboration of our botanical institutional partners worldwide, with whom we have engaged in practical tree conservation projects since 2007. Propagation has consistently been a key element of these projects, and this manual represents a culmination of our collective efforts and expertise.

The Propagation Protocol Manual provides the essential steps for developing and publishing your own propagation protocols. It also includes forms designed for writing up propagation protocols (see image below) and for designing experimental trials for seed propagation, cuttings propagation, air layering and grafting. This makes it a comprehensive tool for plant conservationists and researchers alike.

To further support the use of the Propagation Protocol Manual, we encourage you to refer to BGCI’s Moodle module on developing Propagation Protocols. This course is open access and offers a comprehensive introduction to the development of propagation protocols, specifically tailored for those working in plant species conservation.

For more information and to access the course, please visit BGCI’s Moodle platform.