Laurel Wilt

Seed Collection

Laurel wilt is a new and devastating disease of redbay (Persea borbonia) trees in the Southeastern United States . Concern exists that populations of native Persea could be lost or greatly reduced and the genetic diversity of these species threatened.

An effort to collect and preserve the seed of redbay (and closely related species) is being initiated, with the goal of conserving the genetic variability in populations of native Persea bay species. Similar seed conservation efforts are being conducted for other native tree genera threatened by non-native invasive pests (such as ash, threatened by emerald ash borer). Please see the instructions and accompanying documents below if you would like to participate in this program:

• Instructions for Participating in the Seed Collection Program [PDF 36 KB]
• Seed Collection Data Sheet [PDF 13 KB]
• Identifying Characteristics of Redbay [PDF 99 KB]

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Last Modified: Tuesday, 02 February 2010 at 09:11:21 EST