Christina Walters, USDA National Seed Storage Laboratory, Ft.
Little information is available on seed handling and storage methods for native Hawaiian plants.
This study proposes to determine the longevity of native plant seeds under a range of easily-implemented storage conditions. Species specific germination rates at six month intervals for three years in storage under various conditions will be determined. The principle investigator will work closely with the USDA National Seed Storage Laboratory, providing seed and information to determine long-term storage methods for Hawaiian native plants.