After the most intensive sowing period, our team is now refocusing on research. In this phase, we have begun studying a range of new tree and shrub species with potential for ecological restoration. Among them are willowherb (Epilobium spp.), clematis (Clematis spp.), flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus), Pistacia terebinthus, juniper (Juniperus spp.), maple (Acer spp.), wild apple (Malus spp.), mock privet (Phillyrea spp.), and stone pine (Pinus pinea), among others.
In the image, Araceli —a member of the Semillistas team— prepares germination trials with willowherb seeds using Petri dishes. The experiments are being conducted at different temperatures (4 °C, 10 °C, 15 °C, and 20 °C) to better understand the optimal conditions for this species’ germination, which so far appears to respond more favorably to cold than to warmth.
The seeds have been disinfected with a bleach solution, all materials have been sterilized, and the workspace is carefully maintained to ensure the reliability of the results.
Through these trials, we continue to refine the technical knowledge needed to multiply biodiversity with scientific rigor, care, and a deep respect for the ecosystems we aim to restore.
