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The management of the wild relatives of crop plants can only be undertaken in a limited number of cases. Clear objectives therefore have to be set when identifying priority species or conservation action. Numbers, sizes and proportions of populations to be conserved and their gerographic distribution are key questions when preparing management plans. Also important is an analysis of the threats to which the species are subjected. Conservation options include both in situ and ex situ and an integrated multidisciplinary approach is recommended.