Information on climate adaptation of native plants used in restoration is needed to help guide seed transfer from collection sites to restoration areas across the Great Basin. This project evaluates variation among populations planted together in common gardens of sagebrushes or bluebunch wheatgrass to achieve the goal.

Theme: Plants

Project start date: 8/15/2016

Fiscal year funded: 2016

Project status: Active

Project managers: Matt Germino, U.S. Geological Survey and Great Basin LCC; Bryce Richardson, U.S. Forest Service - Rocky Mountain Research Station