Syzygium maire is an endemic tree in New Zealand and classified as critically endangered. The in situ populations of this species are further threatened by the incursion of myrtle rust. The biology and ecology of S. maire have not been well documented and limited information on seed development, effective germination and seed storage behaviour of S. maire are hampering ex situ conservation and restoration. In this study, we in...

Chatham Island forget‐me‐not Myosotidium hortensia (Boraginaceae) is a monotypic genus endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. Myosotidium hortensia is threatened in its natural environment by introduced grazing animals and weeds. Further to this, the conservation and reintroduction efforts of M. hortensia are hindered by their dormant seeds. The dormancy is imposed by the seed coat but the underlying dormancy mechanism...