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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0669757
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
A molecular ecophysiological assessment of the importance of using local provenance seed in plant biodiversity restoration. The rehabilitation of Australia's unique plant diversity, following disturbance, is an increasingly important activity nationally, involving industry, government and community. The use of local seeds is recognised as best practise, but how local is local? We will use molecular tools to identify the extent of local seed transfer zones, conduct trials to assess the relative performance of local and non-local seeds (is there a home-site advantage?), and assess the consequences of mixing provenances for future generations. We will work closely with industry and community restoration practitioners to improve the effectiveness of restoration, with benefits flowing nationally through general provenance guidelines.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 11-2006
End Date: 11-2011
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $631,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Environmental Science and Management | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Population And Ecological Genetics |
