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David Merritt is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on seed biology, plant ecology, and conservation strategies in arid and fire-prone environments. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life on land and climate action.
Key research interests include seed dormancy mechanisms, seed bank management, and plant adaptation to environmental stressors like fire and drought. His work integrates botanical, physiological, and materials science approaches to address ecological challenges.
Recent studies highlight seed storage potential, Myrtle Rust biosecurity measures, and fire regime impacts on seed reproduction. He has collaborated on projects analyzing Banksia seed pod mechanics and seedling emergence in arid zones.
- Grants: Principal Investigator for 'Catalysing the adoption of restoration engineering in large-scale rehabilitation programs' (2018).
- Supervised 8 students and contributed to 5 datasets on seed ecology and restoration engineering.
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