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2020
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Current knowledge, status, and future for plant and fungal diversity in Great Britain and the UK Overseas Territories
Societal Impact Statement We rely on plants and fungi for most aspects of our lives. Yet plants and fungi are under threat, and we risk losing species before we know their identity, roles, and potential uses. Knowing names, distributions, and threats are first steps toward effective conservation action. Accessible products... -
2020
Journal article
Exploring seed longevity of UK native trees: implications for ex situ conservation
UK trees require increased conservation efforts due to sparse and fragmented populations. Ex situ conservation, including seed banking, can be used to better manage these issues. We conducted accelerated ageing tests on seeds of 22 UK native woody species, in order to assess their likely longevity and optimize their conservation...Davies, Rachael M. ; Hudson, Alice R. ; Dickie, John B. ; Cook, Charlotte ; O'Hara, Tom …
seed longevity, seed banking, ex situ conservation , and temperate trees