David Merritt
Dr Merritt is a Principal Research Scientist for the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, based at Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth. Dr Merritt’s research interests include fundamental and applied aspects of the biology, physiology, and ecology of seeds. His work focuses on supporting the ex situ conservation of Western Australia’s plants through conventional seed banking and cryopreservation, and on developing techniques for the propagation and use of seeds for ecological restoration and threatened species translocations. He is a member of the National Steering Committee for the Australian Seed Bank Partnership, and the IUCN Seed Conservation Specialist Group.
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