Using pollinators to optimise plant conservation translocation

本项目旨在解决濒危兰花保护易位成功率低的问题。虽然传粉者对植物繁殖至关重要，但在建立濒危物种的新种群时很少考虑它们。我们对保护易位的创新方法包括在选址中使用传粉媒介，制定策略以减轻杂交风险，并通过种植设计优化植物繁殖。关键成果将是快速建立自我维持人口的最佳实践方案。由于它们的新颖性，我们开发的方法将有利于世界范围内的植物易位，并在降低财务成本的情况下提高保护效果。

This project aims to address the low success rate of conservation translocations of threatened orchids. While pollinators are critical for plant reproduction, they are very rarely considered when establishing new populations of endangered species. Our innovative approach to conservation translocation involves using pollinators in site selection, developing strategies to mitigate risks of hybridisation, and optimising plant reproduction through planting design. The key outcome will be best-practice protocols to fast-track the establishment of self-sustaining populations. Due to their novelty, the approaches we develop will benefit plant translocations worldwide, and lead to enhanced conservation outcomes at reduced financial cost.