Anangu owners and scientists study plant survival at Uluru
Anangu traditional owners and plant scientists collaborated to investigate mass plant dieback at Uluru following a record-breaking drought from 2018 to 2019.
Collaborative research project begins
A new study published in Conservation Physiology combines Anangu knowledge with Western plant physiology frameworks. The team surveyed nine species of desert plants during mild spring and extreme summer seasons. They measured various traits to understand how these culturally significant plants respond to heat and drought.
Key survival strategies identified
Results reveal specific physiological traits that helped some species survive the widespread mortality event. These findings offer key strategies for desert plant conservation against increasing extreme weather events. The research focuses on keystone species chosen by Anangu that provide food and habitats.
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