Our work on conservation of rare, endangered and mangrove plants for the past fifteen years has resulted in developing mass propagation (in vivo and in vitro) methods, reintroduction to their original habitats and training the local people and scientists in the conservation methodology. MSSRF have so far developed protocols for mass propagation of many rare and endangered species, such as Ceropegia jaini, Crololaria logipes, Kaempferia glanga, Piper barberi, Rauwolfia micrantha, Syzygium travancoricum and Uraria picta and a majority of mangrove species have field successfully carried out field transfers. Using molecular marker systems, comprehensive genetic fidelity analysis of the micro-propagated plants to confirm their genetic uniformity and stability in the field conditions were also assessed. MSSRF have also undertaken studies on ecological restoration of degraded mangrove habitats. Establishment of field level Mangrove Genetic Resources Centres is one of the major highlights of the programme. Extensive training programmes on the nursery techniques, mist propagation, plantation and plantation maintenance practices for rare, endangered and mangrove plants as well as bioenergy and biofueld has been conducted for the local NGOs and SHGs.