From Prediction to Propagation: Modeling Seed Longevity and Enhancing Germination for Conservation

Seed conservation plays a critical role in safeguarding plant biodiversity, particularly for rare and endangered species with limited seed availability. This presentation explores two complementary approaches to optimizing ex situ seed conservation: modeling seed longevity using probit analysis and enhancing germination through embryo excision. Probit analysis has long been used to model seed viability loss […]

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SePPCon 2024: New & Rare Species Management

SePPCon 2024: New & Rare Species Management   Maintaining population integrity in genetically diverse Erigeron (Asteraceae) populations in Western North Carolina Anastasia Wilson* (1), Dr. Katherine Mathews (1), Dr. Jacob Heiling (1), Dr. Richard Noyes (2) (1) Western Carolina University, (2) University of Central Arkansas The Erigeron strigosus Muhl. Ex Willd (Asteraceae) species complex is […]

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