Local seed not the best for revegetation

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 06:56 in Biology & Nature

The answer to successful revegetation of native flora is in sourcing genetically diverse seed, not necessarily relying on seed sourced from remnant local native vegetation. 'A common belief is that local native plants are the best source of seed for revegetation projects,' says CSIRO Plant Industry scientist, Dr Linda Broadhurst, 'It has been presumed that local seed is adapted to local conditions and therefore provides the best results for restoration projects...

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