Applying seed germination studies in fire management for biodiversity conservation in south-eastern Australia

We examine the patterns of germination response to fire in the fire-prone flora of the Sydney basin, south-eastern Australia, using examples from several decades of research. The flora shows a strong response to fire-related germination cues. Most species show an interaction between heat and smoke,...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: T. D. Auld, M. K. J. Ooi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-06-01
Series:Web Ecology
Online Access:http://www.web-ecol.net/8/47/2008/we-8-47-2008.pdf