The energetic basis to seed longevity and storage

种子长寿和储存的能量基础。本项目旨在量化澳大利亚本土种子的代谢率模式，以研究天然和人工种子库中的种子生态、休眠、萌发、寿命和持久性。该项目旨在优化和改进当前用于本地种子的呼吸测量技术，了解种子多样性的异速生长关系和模式，并将这些知识应用于种子库的恢复和保护。通过在系统发育背景下解释种子的能量学，本项目将开发一种实验方案来预测生理和寿命，并测试种子在储存中的生存能力。预期结果是提高种子库储存、保护和恢复工作的效率。

The energetic basis to seed longevity and storage. This project aims to quantify patterns of metabolic rate in Australian native seeds to research seed ecology, dormancy, germination, longevity and persistence in natural and artificial seed banks. The project aims to optimise and refine current respirometry technology for use with native seeds, understand the allometric relationship and patterns with seed diversity, and apply this knowledge to benefit restoration and conservation seed banks. By interpreting the energetics of seeds in a phylogenetic context, this project will develop an experimental protocol to predict the physiology and longevity, and test the viability of seeds in storage. Anticipated outcomes are improved efficiency of seed bank storage, conservation and restoration efforts.