August 21, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join the Center for Plant Conservation as they explore the results of an in-depth assessment of germination viability, RNA integrity, and lipid biophysics in 100 wild rare plant species. This 90-minute, free webinar will feature informative presentations followed by ample time for live audience Q&A.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
2:00-3:30 PM Eastern / 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific.
Registration: https://saveplants.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5111078c47821caea413b21ca&id=1dbc31c2f1&e=8a59f9ace8
WEBINAR PRESENTATIONS:
🌱 The importance of characterizing seed longevity for seed bank curation: Study goals and design. Presented by Dr. Katie Heineman, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
🌱 Assessment of viability and aging of seeds that have been stored for 20-30 years through the lens of classic viability assays and emerging techniques measuring RNA integrity and lipid thermal behavior. Presented by Lisa Hill, Dr. Hannah Tetreault, and Dr. Christina Walters, USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation
🌱 Next steps and new frontiers: Predicting seed longevity at species and population levels and contributing factors, such as life form and geographic traits. Presented by Dr. Katie Heineman, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
