Researchers: A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US

Researchers: A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US

Spring is planting time for home gardeners, landscapers and public works agencies across the U.S. And there's rising demand for native plants—species that are genetically adapted to the specific regions where they are used.

A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US, which is crucial for tackling climate change and extinctions

Native plants help damaged landscapes by stabilizing soil, fighting invasive species and sheltering pollinators. Two horticulture experts explain what they’re doing to help develop new seed sources.

A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US, which is crucial for tackling climate change and extinctions

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Julia Kuzovkina, University of Connecticut and John Campanelli, University of Connecticut(THE CONVERSATION) Spring is planting time for home gardeners, landscapers and public works agencies across the U.S. And there’s rising demand for native plants – species that are genetically adapted to the specific regions where they are used. Na…