Reintroduction of native species has become increasingly important in conservation
worldwide for recovery of rare species and restoration purposes. However, few studies have …

We reviewed the status of orthodox seed collections of globally threatened plants conserved
in− 20° C long-term storage at the Millennium Seed Bank, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK …

Ex situ seed conservation aims to support species survival in the wild. This can be achieved
by contributing genetic material for reintroduction. The goals of reintroduction are to increase …

Facing the current biodiversity crisis, the value of ex situ conservation has been increasingly
acknowledged in international treaties and legislations. Seed banks are a good way of …

This work stands for a modelling approach to identify the cardinal temperature of
germination of Stipa tenacissima L., its capacity to recover and its adaptation potential …

Abstract Changes in life‐history traits such as seed dormancy during cultivation of wild plant
species in ex situ facilities could jeopardize conservation actions including revegetation and …

Context Fifty per cent of Australian rainforest species produce orthodox seeds, but little is
known about their longevity in storage. Aims To (1) estimate the longevity of seeds of 33 …

Determining the seed quality and germination requirements for threatened orchid species in
storage is vital for future conservation efforts. Seeds of many Australian terrestrial orchid …

The suitability of applying international standards for long-term seed storage to the
Australian flora was examined by reviewing seed-storage data from the Western Australian …

Context Seed dormancy is one issue hindering implementation of conservation actions for
rainforest species. Aims We studied dormancy and germination in Tasmannia sp. Mt …