Seed enhancement technologies: overcoming limitations to direct seeding in native grasses

Bianca Berto

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Abstract

The research presented in this thesis focuses on the use of seed enhancement technologies(SETs) to overcome seed handling and plant establishment challenges which limit direct seeding success in native grasses. This thesis first highlights the value of SETs in the UN Decade on ecosystem Restoration via an opinion piece (Chapter 2) and summarises the current state of SET research in native grasses globally via a meta-analysis (Chapter 3). SETs including acid digestion, flash flaming, seed priming, and seed pelleting were then tested in laboratory, glasshouse, and field experiments in a range of Australian native grasses (Chapters 4-6).
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Erickson, Todd, Supervisor
  • Ritchie, Alison, Supervisor
  • Morgan, John, Supervisor, External person
Thesis sponsors
Award date9 Dec 2024
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2024

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