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Longevity of carnivorous plants seeds: can we store them alive for decades?

In this webinar, Dani Ballesteros talks about the importance of storing seeds under optimal conditions to expand their viability over time (i.e., longevity). He introduces the particular case of seeds of carnivorous plants, for which seed longevity has sometimes been defined as “ephemeral.” During the talk, Dani Ballesteros presents recent scientific data on the long-term storage of seeds from 13 different carnivorous plant species under various storage conditions. He then discusses the potential short (or long) lifespan of these seeds and what this means for seed bank managers or carnivorous plant enthusiasts storing seeds at home. Dani Ballesteros is a professor of botany at the University of Valencia (Spain). His research focuses on the fundamental basis (physiology, biophysics) governing the long-term conservation of plant genetic resources, including seeds, pollen, embryos, and other tissues. He gained most of his experience working over 15 years with some of the most influential researchers in this field in the USA, South Africa, the UK, Italy, and Spain. Dani Ballesteros applies this knowledge to improve the ex situ conservation of wild and threatened species while training the next generation of plant conservation biologists. All International Carnivorous Plant Society projects are directly supported by donations. Support us by making a financial contribution to the ICPS. Any amount is gratefully accepted and tax deductible. Visit https://carnivorousplants.org/donate International Carnivorous Plant Society website: https://carnivorousplants.org/ Join ICPS today: https://icps.clubexpress.com Instagram @intl_carnivorousplantsociety Facebook: @InternationalCarnivorousPlantSociety If you would like to be a WCPD speaker for 2026, please reach out: Director Contact: Kenny Coogan, ICPS Director of Education and Community Relations kenny@carnivorousplants.org