Lost fynbos seeds from underground 'time capsules' in South Africa can grow again, study finds
Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive.
South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a common feature of clearing efforts is the “stack burning” method. This is where invasive ...
IFLScience5d
Seeds Discovered In Natural “Time Capsules” In South Africa Can Still Grow After 130 Years
“The soil therefore acts like a time capsule, allowing us to see what fynbos plants were present in the past. These could be species thought extinct, species unknown to science, or very rare ...
Getaway Magazine11d
New nature reserve declared in Northern Cape
The Northern Cape has a new star in its constellation of natural wonders. The Avontuur Nature Reserve, a 1,300-hectare ...
Phys.org27d
South Africa's famous fynbos must be preserved—but burning invasive plants on site isn't the best strategy
The fynbos is the country's most invaded ecosystem ... be covered with surrounding topsoil to encourage recovery of native soil seed banks and microbial communities. However, this is labor ...
AllAfrica.com27d
South Africa's Famous Fynbos Must Be Preserved - but Burning Invasive Plants On Site Isn't the Best Strategy
The fynbos is the country's most invaded ecosystem ... be covered with surrounding topsoil to encourage recovery of native soil seed banks and microbial communities. However, this is labour ...