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Australian Seed Bank Partnership @SeedPartnership

Safeguarding Australia’s flora through a national network of germplasm collections.

Joined March 2016
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Like a seed chilling in our vaults, we are going dormant on X for now. πŸ‘‹ But don’t leaf us behind – stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for updates, conservation stories and all the plant puns you could ever want! πŸƒ#SeedYouLater
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3 Nov 2025
The DETSI Qld Herbarium and Biodiversity Sciences team is leading a critical genetic conservation project to save one of Queensland's most threatened species: the Critically Endangered Ormeau Bottle Tree (Brachychiton sp. Ormeau)): seedpartnership.org.au/genet…
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🌼 Tiny flower, big win! Thanks to community support, our Seeds of Hope Project: βœ… Found 1,000 Conostylis micrantha plants βœ… Partnered with Yamatji rangers βœ… Banked 800 seeds Thanks to @WAParksWildlife, @Science_DBCA, @DWER_WA, @NACC_NRM for project support!
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Brilliant to work alongside @atlaslivingaust to bring you new data about conservation seed collections and germination trials! Check the portal out below. 🌱
Atlas of Living Aust@atlaslivingaust
4 Dec 2024
The Australian Virtual Seed Bank (AVSB) has just had a data refresh! πŸ“ŠπŸ«›πŸŒ³ Delivered by the @SeedPartnership & hosted by us, it provides open-access information about conservation seed collections & germination protocols from πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί seed banks. πŸ“šπŸ”—| spr.ly/6015tLhc9
An image of a Red-throated Bloodwood (Corymbia rhodops) flowering, with Atlas of Living Australia and Australian SeedBank Partnership logo below

ALT An image of a Red-throated Bloodwood (Corymbia rhodops) flowering, with Atlas of Living Australia and Australian SeedBank Partnership logo below

Some screenshots of the Australian Virtual Seedbank interface highlighting Red-throated Bloodwood (Corymbia rhodops). Image shows seed collection sites, size, storage termperature etc.

ALT Some screenshots of the Australian Virtual Seedbank interface highlighting Red-throated Bloodwood (Corymbia rhodops). Image shows seed collection sites, size, storage termperature etc.

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Spring/Summer is prime collecting season for our partners as flowers & seed start to appear. Like the stunning peaks of the Stirling Ranges, we think their work is top-tier! ⛰️ Hats off to them on this #WorldWildlifeConservationDayπŸ’š #SeedBank #Conservation #ProtectPlants
πŸ“Έ Mount success in the Stirling Ranges, WA. Credit: Andrew Crawford.

ALT πŸ“Έ Mount success in the Stirling Ranges, WA. Credit: Andrew Crawford.

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πŸŽ„Need a Christmas gift for the nature lover in your life? 🎁Donate on behalf of someone special and receive a certificate in their name. Every gift is tax-deductible, turning your thoughtful gift into a win for nature and you! πŸ™Œ πŸ”— seedpartnership.org.au/home/…
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🌱 Sow many seed achievements! It’s been a blooming brilliant year, from rare plant rescues to vital research. 🌸See our conservation wins in the Annual Report, now live on our website! πŸ”— seedpartnership.org.au/wp-co…
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New data alert!🌱The Australian Virtual Seed Bank has been updated with fresh ex-situ collections, germination, species traits, and more. Dive into expert insights on Australia’s native flora today! πŸ’» πŸ”— seedbank.ala.org.au/ #SeedScience @atlaslivingaust
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Grevilleas for the Future! As we wrap up our 2024 highlights, we’re thrilled to spotlight the Australian PlantBank! πŸ’šThis year they collected 10 endangered #Grevillea's from 450 maternal lines, including the Wee Jasper Grevillea. πŸ‘#Conservation @botanicsydney
πŸ“· Seedbank curator Graeme Errington placing mesh bags over fruiting branches of the critically endangered Grevillea iaspicula (Wee Jasper Grevillea) (Image: Nathan Emery).

ALT πŸ“· Seedbank curator Graeme Errington placing mesh bags over fruiting branches of the critically endangered Grevillea iaspicula (Wee Jasper Grevillea) (Image: Nathan Emery).

πŸ“· Grevillea iaspicula by J.W Wrigley under CC BY-3.0 at https://images.ala.org.au/image/details?imageId=2b2e379a-630a-4b4f-8626-130dbb6d10fc

ALT πŸ“· Grevillea iaspicula by J.W Wrigley under CC BY-3.0 at https://images.ala.org.au/image/details?imageId=2b2e379a-630a-4b4f-8626-130dbb6d10fc
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Umbel-ievable blossoms! β˜‚οΈFor #SeedSpeak let’s explore 'Umbels'! These are clusters of small flowers on short stems from a single point, resembling an open umbrella!✨Found in carrots & dill, they attract pollinators #SeedScience #Umbel #FlowerPower #PlantDiversity
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From bees to seeds! 🐝This spring, we’re celebrating Aussie pollinators and their vital role in seed production. With every flower visit, they help us bank seeds for the future. πŸŒ±πŸ’š Much love to our pollinator pals! #PollinatorWeek #SeedBanking @PollinatorWeek
πŸ“· Native bee pollinating Gentianella muelleriana at Kosciosco national park (image: Bradley Desmond)

ALT πŸ“· Native bee pollinating Gentianella muelleriana at Kosciosco national park (image: Bradley Desmond)
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Plants in a Petri Dish? 🌱🧫In this edition of #SeedSpeak, let's explore Tissue Culture! This process involves growing small plant parts in the lab, offering a great way to propagate plants that can't be stored in seed banks! 🌿✨ #SeedScience
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SPA-ctacular conservation 🫧 We’re celebrating a win for the C/Endangered Grevillea calliantha. WA Seed Centre, Kensington established a seed production area (SPA) in 2022 producing 2.2K seedsβ€”more than the total wild collections over the past 30 yrs! @Science_DBCA
πŸ“· Flower and seed of Grevillea calliantha (Images: Andrew Crawford).

ALT πŸ“· Flower and seed of Grevillea calliantha (Images: Andrew Crawford).

πŸ“· Flower and seed of Grevillea calliantha (Images: Andrew Crawford).

ALT πŸ“· Flower and seed of Grevillea calliantha (Images: Andrew Crawford).
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Nature’s Hidden Vault! 🌱In this edition of #SeedSpeak, let’s explore the Soil Seed Bank! 🌿It’s like nature’s underground storage, packed with seeds that renew ecosystems after disturbances like fires or droughts. πŸŒπŸ’š#SeedScience #PlantConservation
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🌾 Wheatbelt wonders! This year, our friends at WA Seed Centre, Kings Park, embarked on a six-day adventure, collecting #seeds from underrepresented species in WA’s Wheatbelt, like Eucalyptus crucis ssp. lanceolata, Acacia anfractuosa more. 🌱@kingspark_wa
Eucalyptus crucis ssp. lanceolata (Image: Matthew Stray).

ALT Eucalyptus crucis ssp. lanceolata (Image: Matthew Stray).

Collectors identifying plants in Wheatbelt (Image: Chelsea Payne).

ALT Collectors identifying plants in Wheatbelt (Image: Chelsea Payne).
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Bacteria Besties! πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘In this edition of #SeedSpeak, let’s dig into β€˜Rhizobia’! 🌱 These bacteria live in the roots of legumes like peas & clover, helping them fix nitrogen. It’s a win-win for plant nutrients & soil health! 🀝 #SeedScience #Rhizobia #SoilHealth
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Celebrating connection on Country! 🀝 This year, @RBGVScience seed scientists teamed up with Windamara Budj Bim Rangers & Gunditj Mirring TOAC to collect Manna Gum seeds from 4 Indigenous Protected Areas. Great outcomes for collaboration & plant conservation #SeedBanking
πŸ“· The group making Manna Gum seed collections on Gunditjmara Country (Image: Rebecca Miller).

ALT πŸ“· The group making Manna Gum seed collections on Gunditjmara Country (Image: Rebecca Miller).

πŸ“· Eucalyptus viminalis by Geoff Carle available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 at https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/4986f096-0923-4a4b-8d65-fbb209ae0042#&gid=1&pid=11

ALT πŸ“· Eucalyptus viminalis by Geoff Carle available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 at https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/4986f096-0923-4a4b-8d65-fbb209ae0042#&gid=1&pid=11
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Qualities of the Quandong? πŸ€” In this edition of #SeedSpeak, let’s talk about the #Quandong! An Australian hemi-parasitic tree found in southern and central deserts, it produces edible red fruits important to First Nations people. πŸ’πŸ’š #SeedScience
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2024 reflections: we're celebrating a big win at the Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre! A survey revealed a new population of the endangered 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘀π˜ͺ𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘴, doubling its known numbers in Tassieβ€”and 20K seeds were banked! 🌼🌍
Documenting the new 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘀π˜ͺ𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘴 population, north of Second Lagoon, Central Plateau Conservation Area (Image: James wood)

ALT Documenting the new 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘀π˜ͺ𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘴 population, north of Second Lagoon, Central Plateau Conservation Area (Image: James wood)

𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘀π˜ͺ𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘴 by Andre Messina available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 at https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/00e9c45b-5931-4f55-91f6-b4db6f5347ce#&gid=1&pid=3

ALT 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘀π˜ͺ𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘡𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘴 by Andre Messina available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 at https://vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/00e9c45b-5931-4f55-91f6-b4db6f5347ce#&gid=1&pid=3
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Peas-enting live from the 14th Australasian Plant Conservation Conference! Our partner from National Seed Bank is sharing their important work to conserve the Small Purple Pea (Swainsona recta) #APCC14 @ANPlantC @ANBG
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