In nature, most newly-germinated seedlings die.
Mortality in young seedlings is typically >99%!
In order for species to migrate with climate change, seedlings have to establish beyond the current species boundary. Yet, the newly germinated seedling stage is the life stage of trees that we know least about. We are currently studying the physiology and anatomy of newly-germinated seedlings as they develop during their first year of life.
Mortality in young seedlings is typically >99%!
In order for species to migrate with climate change, seedlings have to establish beyond the current species boundary. Yet, the newly germinated seedling stage is the life stage of trees that we know least about. We are currently studying the physiology and anatomy of newly-germinated seedlings as they develop during their first year of life.
