Simone Pedrini

Optimizing germination in oldman saltbush ( Atriplex nummularia ): understanding seed traits and identifying abiotic limits

Abstract Oldman saltbush ( Atriplex nummularia Lindl.) is an Australian woody shrub valued for livestock forage and shelter in saline, hot and semi-arid environments. Adoption is constrained by reliance on nursery-grown seedlings, as direct seeding remains unreliable. Despite its...