Introducing bud bank and below-ground plant organ research to South Africa: Report on a workshop and the way forward.

The article discusses the highlights of a workshop about bud banks and below-ground plant organs held in Sao Paulo, Brazil in May 2019. Topics discussed include the significant role of below-ground structures in regeneration strategies of plant communities following disturbances, the resilience of South African grasslands and savannas to disturbances, and the management and conservation of ecosystems.