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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">SOS Call April - NOTES<span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">There were 18 collecting teams on the call. <span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Announcements<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span><b><u>Target
species lists are due Monday April 30^th. <span></span></u></b></p>

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</span></span></span>SOS training in Fort Collins, May 15-17. Contact
Lori Young for more information <a href="mailto:lyoung@blm.gov" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">lyoung@blm.gov</a>
<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>SOS DATA PORTAL WEBSITE HAS CHANGED. The link
has been updated on the SOS website. <a href="http://www.seeds-success.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">www.seeds-success.org</a><span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>There is a new guide to using online herbarium
records available on the SOS website. <span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>General collection rules:<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>The SOS Seed Collection Reference number is a
binomial of your office code, separated by a hypen, followed by the sequential
collection number. For example: UT030-46, AZ930-124, etc. If you have any
questions as to what your office code is or what your first seed collection
reference number should be for this year, please e-mail Rachel (<a href="mailto:rhosna@blm.gov">rhosna@blm.gov</a>).<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Collections should be from wild populations of
native species – so be aware of past seeding efforts in your area.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Sample from at least 50 individuals and document
the number of plants sampled on the data form<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Collect no more than 20% of available seed on a
given day.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Seed collected on multiple dates throughout the
same growing season can be added to the same accession. <span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>All BLM teams will send their seed to the Bend
Seed Extractory for cleaning.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Collection break down: 10,000 seeds will be
taken from each collection and sent to the USDA ARS in Pullman, WA for
long-term storage and a small research working collection.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>2/3 of the 10,000 will go into long-term storage
with ARS and the remaining 1/3 will be available to researchers as a small
working collection through the ARS Germplasm Resource Information Network,
generally in small amounts (1-200 seeds). Smaller collections (less than 10,000
seed) may be sent entirely to ARS and no seed will be available for research
and development.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Any seed collected beyond the 10,000 needed for
long-term storage and the small working collection will be available for native
plant materials development projects such as common garden studies, grow outs,
etc. Be sure you plan accordingly and communicate your collection goals with
your interns. <span> </span><span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Site assessments<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Site assessments are really important to help
meet your collection goals. <span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Do the math!: # plants in your population * avg.
seeds per fruit * avg. fruits per plant * 20% = estimated seeds available for
harvest in the population<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Reminders when collecting seed<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Sample evenly and randomly, from tall plants and
short plants, etc.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Collect on multiple days, if possible.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Be cautious when noxious weeds are present at
your collection site. Bend cannot process collections with noxious weeds.<span>  </span><span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>BEND<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Seed lots should not contain excessive stem
material. <i>Aristida</i> species can only
be accepted if it is hand stripped from the stem in the field; due to the
fragile seed we cannot process it with any stem material.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Seed lots should be exposed to No Pest Strip for
at least 48-hrs before shipment to BSE. This is to reduce our exposure to
insect bites as well as seed loss to predation. Seed can be quarantined in a
closed Rubbermaid container with the strips in the bottom of the container and
the paper collection bags open.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Seed lots should be well packaged in breathable
bags (ie. paper, cloth, mesh, woven). Seed that has escaped in delivery may or
may not be able to be salvaged by BSE. Paper bags are most ideal for any seed,
as we are able to rip the bags open to capture all of the material.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>All non-fleshy fruit material should be dry
prior to shipment.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Fleshy fruits should be packaged in ziplock bags
(double bagged is preferred) and delivered with ice packs to keep the fruit
cool in transport. Please do not send any berry-like fruit dry, unless you have
<u>completely</u> removed the flesh. It is especially important with Yucca
species, to be shipped fresh, as to reduce bug damage to the seed and in turn
processing damage.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Please label all bags with lot number and NRCS
Plants Database code. Also, please label the bags with bag numbers (1 of 5, 2
of 5, etc.).<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Please do not ship a lot in separate shipments.
Please hold the seed lot until you have all of it and ship it at one time all
together. If you need to ship the lot in separate shipments, please notify us
by email or phone and put a note in the box that tells us more is coming.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Please label boxes, if possible, so that we know
they are coming from your unit. Boxes should be well packed so that bags do not
shift during the shipping process.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Alternatively, boxes also should not be packed
so full that the bags rip/explode during the shipping process. It is difficult
to pull bags out when they are crammed tightly into a small box.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Seed lots should arrive with paperwork that is
double checked for the correct lot number, genus, species, and NRCS Plants
Database code. Please send a note with your shipment that has contact
information. <span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Please notify BSE when you would like to deliver
seed in person.<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Please send clearance forms to Rachel. <span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Smithsonian<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Collecting Vouchers<span></span></p>

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</span></span></span>Great specimens have roots, shoots/stems, and
reproductive parts (ideally flowers and fruits). Be sure that the
characteristics needed to ID the plant are shown in the specimen.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>Collect a large enough sample (or multiple
samples) to fill a herbarium sheet (11” X 17”)<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>Do not collect more than what can fit on a
single sheet UNLESS you know how to create multiple sheets.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>Large specimens can be bent to fit on one sheet
using the accordion technique.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>If collecting a bulky specimen (i.e. pine cone)
to accompany a pressed sheet, both materials require a label.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.75in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Courier New""><span>o<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">  
</span></span></span>Labels & Shipping<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>All specimens should have labels that are
printed on acid-free paper. DO NOT tape, staple, etc. your label to newsprint.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>Follow SOS guide online (pp 3-5). Try to find a
box that fits your specimens snugly. 18x12x13 is standard. Pad specimens with
newspaper to keep specimens from getting crushed.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>Always include a transmittal notice AND contact
information for a permanent staff member in case any questions arise.<span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>If sending NON-SOS specimens, include a separate
deed of gift. <span></span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 1.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Wingdings"><span>§<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> 
</span></span></span>If shipping USPS, use PO Box address. <span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks to our guest speakers from the Bend Seed Extractory
and the Smithsonian and to everyone for calling in. <br>
<br>
Best,<br>
<br>
Rachel<span></span></p>





<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#666666">Rachel Hosna<br></font><div><font color="#666666"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Seeds of Success</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"></font><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#666666">National Collection Curator</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#666666">202-912-7233</font></div></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><a href="mailto:rhosna@blm.gov" target="_blank">rhosna@blm.gov</a><br><br></div><div><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection" style="font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">Seeds of Success</a></div><div><a href="http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/" style="font-size:12.8px;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Plant Conservation Alliance</a><br><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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