seed longevity Archives - Center for Plant Conservation

When Do We Regenerate Conservation Seed Collections? Integrating Lessons From CPC Seed Longevity Study into Best Practices

In this presentation we will explore the ecological correlates of germination and RNA based metrics of seed longevity uncovered for through CPC’s 4-year IMLS funded seed longevity study. We evaluate the importance of planning re-collection or regeneration intervals that match a species predicted longevity. We highlight specific functional groups and regions where these intervals may […]

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 […]