<div dir="ltr">Hello,<div><br></div><div>I'm a graduate student based out of the University of MN Duluth working for Project Baseline, a nationwide, NSF-funded seedbanking initiative that has contributed seeds to SOS in the past (<a href="http://www.baselineseedbank.org" target="_blank">www.baselineseedbank.org</a>). We are in our second full season of collecting seeds from a number of species across their geographic range. Our seeds will be stored for up to 50 years at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation (NCGRP) in Ft. Collins, CO. </div>
<div><br></div><div>I was wondering if anyone could provide me information about collecting buffalo grass (<i>Bouteloua dactyloides</i>) seed. I identified several populations in the states of NM, OK, TX, CO, and KS in mid-June of this year that I would like to collect seed from. These populations were flowering but I did not notice any mature seed at the time. Before I depart on a collection trip to this region, I want to make sure that this species has mature seed that is ready to collect.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Is there anyone in this region that could provide me an update on buffalo grass phenology? Does this species retain its seed for a decent length of time? I understand that it has seed "burs", but I have never collected them before and I'm unsure if they dehisce or are retained for awhile.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Any information would be much appreciated!</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div>Matt Jahnke</div><div>Project Baseline</div></div>