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Seed storage
Implications for Practice
- Appropriate seed storage is critical to maintain seed viability and to increase success in restoration activities.
- When working with an unknown species, the seed storage behavior should be determined using a protocol, in order to know how to properly store its seeds.
- After seed collection and before seed storage, using research-based protocols, seed moisture content should be assessed and, according to the seed storage behavior, seeds should be dried to the appropriate level of moisture content and relative humidity and packaged for storage in an appropriate airtight container.
- For orthodox species, seeds can be usually stored at −18°C for more than 5 years.
- For recalcitrant species, seeds should be stored moist at ≥10°C for less than 1 year.
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