Thermal risk of seed germination of plant populations and implications for climate‐smart ecological restoration.
Name
Restoration_Ecology_-_2025_-_Mattana_-_Thermal_risk_of_seed_germination_of_UK_s_plant_populations_and_implications_for.pdf
Description
visibility:open
Size
1.13 MB
Format
Adobe PDF
Checksum (CRC64NVME)
6ZM+ppftD44=
Resource type
Journal article
Date published
November 7, 2025
Abstract
For the investigated species, from a germination perspective, sourcing seeds from within the United Kingdom is likely to provide climate-ready material. Species and populations with high thermal risk should be prioritized for climate-smart sourcing, ensuring that both germination ecology and genetic constraints are addressed. For Daucus carota, genetic mixing of seed material should be avoided even among populations of the same taxonomically recognized subspecies. For Rhinanthus minor, interventions should be limited to areas where present and projected climates support successful germination, while appropriate site management and time of sowing maximizing exposure to cold stratification can support population persistence.
Project(s)
Priority 5: Enhanced Partnerships
Priority 2: Trait Diversity and Function
Science Operations
Priority 1: Ecosystem Stewardship
Funder
| Funder name | Awards |
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government, United Kingdom | |
Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, Spain | RYC2023-042611-I by MCIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 |
European Commission, European Union | Fondo sociale europeo Plus |
Journal title
Restoration Ecology
Article number
e70239
Publisher
Published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society for Ecological Restoration.
Place of publication
UK
ISSN
1061-2971
eISSN
1526-100X
Date accepted
October 14, 2025
Official URL
Rights statement
In Copyright
Additional information
IF = 2.7 (2024)