IUCN Seed Conservation Specialist Group
@iucn_seeds
A group of volunteer experts in the IUCN Species Survival Commission (@IUCNssc), enabling global knowledge sharing and capacity building for seed conservation.
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https://seedconservationsg.org/ 26-05-2020 19:06:05
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Woopwoop!🎉A little delayed for the #BlackBotanistsWeek but here I am!👩🏾🔬I study how plants can survive without water🌱💧➡️#desiccationtolerance. This is found in many seeds and a few plants called #resurrectionplants.*the 2nd pic is an Geneia@home experimentation🤓orchid pollination.
RT FAO in Somalia: EU-funded "Somaseed" project revived farmer seed systems including endangered indigenous seeds, benefiting farmers & communities in #Somalia. From lead farmers to agro-dealers, seed growers, #women played a key role. bit.ly/2BOuj9K
ISTA - International Seed Testing Association Seed Health Committee develops the Reference Pest List, focusing on more than 40 non-vegetable species. Learn more and download the latest version of the List: seedtest.org/en/pest-list-t… #seedquality #seedtesting #seedhealth #planthealth #IYPH IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention
Many thanks to Journal of Sustainable Forestry for inviting me to write this review on the #RODSeedBankingInitiative! I hope others find it useful for engaging #community in #conservation
Epicotyl morphophysiological dormancy and storage behaviour of seeds of Strychnos nux-vomica, Strychnos potatorumand Strychnos benthamii (Loganiaceae) buff.ly/2D7g54e Summary by Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra
We're excited to share the inaugural issue of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Seed Conservation Specialist Group's Newsletter! Many thanks to our editorial committee & contributors. We're also accepting contributions for future issues🌱 #seedconservation #seeds #seedbanking seedconservationsg.org/newsletter
We're excited to share our special issue of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Seed Conservation Specialist Group's Newsletter: Native Seeds for the Restoration Decade. Many thanks to our editorial committee & contributors. seedconservationsg.org/newsletter #seedconservation #seeds #seedbanking