We plan to cover troubleshooting incoming collections in our Advanced Seed Banking course, currently in the development stage. This will include topics such as how to handle insect pests, fungal growth, poisonous plants, overripe fruits, and immature fruits. We aim to give practical advice on how to minimize the damage that can be caused by these various problems, to help you maximize the quality of seed bank accessions, even when field collection presents challenges.
However, we also hope to engage with experts around the world who can share ideas and even educational content, building up a global library of practices to help solve problems in seed banking and forestry – including troubleshooting unique seed collection challenges in different parts of the world. In the meantime, feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions on troubleshooting.