Recent Advances in Seed Conservation Physiology in the Hawaiian Flora

The remote archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean is a hotspot of endemism with nearly 90% of the native flora being endemic to the islands, many being single-island or even narrower endemics. Seed banking has been recognized as the most efficient and cost-effective means of ex situ plant conservation, however not all species can […]

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Evaluating Desiccation Tolerance in Rare Plants

Screenshot from Atlanta Botanical Garden's video "Dessication tolerance"

In order to maintain seed for long term storage, it is necessary for the seed bank to maintain an optimal temperature. However, not all seed responds equally to traditional storage methods. For orthodox seed such parameters as internal moisture content and ideal temperatures have been well established, however for non-orthodox seed conditions are not so […]

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