Processing and curation of seed bank collections.

Managing and supporting a team of Processing Assistants in processing and curation of seed collections. This includes accessioning data on to the Seed Bank Database, cleaning, x-raying, determination of seed numbers, banking, germination testing, herbarium specimen dispatch and seed-harvesting. Carrying out initial assessments of incoming seed collections and providing feedback to partners. Training visitors, volunteers and new staff, demonstrating the facilities when required, liaising with, and provision of information to, members of the public, staff, other institutions and conservation bodies. Leading courses in seed-collection and curation practices for overseas partners. Participation in advisory work and field expeditions with overseas Partners. Researching dormancy issues in the families Ranunculaceae, Rosaceae, Cornaceae, and Aquifoliaceae. Managing seed distribution from the online ITPGRFA seed list.