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Biography
I am a plant scientist working in seed biology, plant conservation, and ecological restoration. I completed my undergraduate studies and PhD at UWA. My research focuses on improving seed-based approaches to restoring ecosystems and conserving native flora.
I lead the Kings Park Science Program at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, supporting a multidisciplinary team of scientists and working in research partnerships spanning universities, government agencies, and the broader restoration sector.
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A handbook for standardised measurements of plant reproductive traits: from pollen grain to seedling
Poschlod, P., Mašková, T., Chen, S. C., Phartyal, S. S., Rosbakh, S., Silveira, F. A. O., Saatkamp, A., Dalling, J. W., Dalziell, E., Dickie, J. B., Fernández-Pascual, E., Guja, L. K., Jiménez-Alfaro, B., Merritt, D. J., Ooi, M. K. J. & Vandelook, F., Mar 2026, In: Australian Journal of Botany. 74, 2, BT25074.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Differential ageing responses of seeds of wild Australian plant species under open versus hermetic conditions
Jonas, R., Dalziell, E., Hay, F. R., Veneklaas, E. & Merritt, D., 19 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Seed Science and Technology. p. 31-48Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the storage potential of seed collections to inform the management of wild species seed banks
Balasupramaniyam, S., Merritt, D., Hay, F. & Dalziell, E., 6 Feb 2025, In: Australian Journal of Botany. 73, 1, BT24065.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Framing a Biobanking Response to Myrtle Rust in Western Australia
Dalziell, E. L., Funnekotter, B., Barrett, M. D., Martino, A. M., Shade, A., Stray, M. & Merritt, D. J., 1 Feb 2025, In: Biopreservation and Biobanking. 23, 1, p. 11-22 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Seed Maturation on the Morphology, Nutrition, Microbiome Composition and Germinability of Subterranean Clover (Trifolium subterraneum) Seeds
Ahmed, S., Singh, P., Middleton, J., Merritt, D., Jenkins, S. & Nichols, P., Apr 2025, In: Grass and Forage Science. 80, 2, 16 p., e12725.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Soil rock content influences the maximum seedling emergence depth of a dominant arid zone grass
Masarei, M. (Creator), Guzzomi, A. (Creator), Erickson, T. (Creator) & Merritt, D. (Creator), The University of Western Australia, 31 Dec 2019
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Data from: Annual species' experimental germination responses to light and temperature do not correspond with their microhabitat associations in the field
Arend da Silva, I. (Contributor), Merritt, D. (Contributor), Erickson, T. (Contributor), Mayfield, M. (Contributor) & Dwyer, J. (Contributor), Zenodo, 2 Apr 2024
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Material Composition Gradient Controls the Autonomous Opening of Banksia Seed Pods in Fire-prone Habitats
Reppe, F. (Creator), Guiducci, L. (Creator), Elbaum, R. (Creator), Werner, P. (Creator), Dunlop, J. (Creator), Merritt, D. J. (Creator), Fratzl, P. (Creator) & Eder, M. (Creator), Edmond Publishing, 12 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.17617/3.9xlttd, https://edmond.mpg.de/citation?persistentId=doi:10.17617/3.9XLTTD
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Data from: Seed moisture content as a primary trait regulating the lethal temperature thresholds of seeds.
Tangney, R. (Contributor), Merritt, D. J. (Contributor), Fontaine, J. B. (Creator) & Miller, B. P. (Contributor), DRYAD, 12 Nov 2018
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.c69g0d5, http://datadryad.org/stash/dataset/doi:10.5061/dryad.c69g0d5 and one more link, https://zenodo.org/record/4932032 (show fewer)
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Plant life history data as evidence of an historical mixed-severity fire regime in Banksia woodlands
Miller, R. (Contributor), Enright, N. (Contributor), Fontaine, J. (Contributor), Merritt, D. (Contributor) & Miller, B. (Contributor), Zenodo, 1 Nov 2023
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Projects
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Catalysing the adoption of ‘restoration engineering’ in large-scale rehabilitation programs
Erickson, T. (Investigator 01), Merritt, D. (Investigator 02), Guzzomi, A. (Investigator 03) & Munoz-Rojas, M. (Investigator 04)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Research