In order to better understand the determinants of outplanting success and improve the conservation plan of this species we propose to continue extensive monitoring while also adding sampling to investigate the correlation of success with origin and genetics of founder accession as well as environmental variables (e.g., temperature, rainfall, soil nutrients, and neighboring plant community).
The project will provide extensive data predicting determinants of reintroduction and outplanting success in correlation to origin and genetic profiles of founder accessions and environmental variables at outplanting sites. This information will be directly used as basis for an updated conservation plan for Polyscias bisattenuata, guide recovery of the species and will be used in USFWS recovery planning documents such as species status reports, recovery plants and 5-year reviews.
