Selection of Superior Senna macranthera Seeds, Carbon Stock, and Seedling Survival, and Costs for Habitat Restoration

Conservation and recovery of degraded areas generate great demand for seeds native tree species. The development and/or improvement efficient techniques the evaluation forest-seed quality is important production establishment high-quality seedlings restoration. In this study, tissue density radiographic images Senna macranthera was related to their physiological quality. Moreover, biomass, carbon stock, seedling survival, X-ray technique costs were estimated S. macranthera. Collected analyzed using digital radiography measure relative integrated density. physical integrity seed tissues visually evaluated. Seeds then germination tested assess development-related traits. Semiautomated allowed visualizing internal structures observing physical-integrity differences as well lots with lower densities had more damage malformation, thus producing less vigorous seedlings. average stock 21.42 kg per tree. selection cost USD 0.0132/seed at an 81% rate. annual planting 7500 hectare during year averaged 1562 replanting lost transplants over eight years after initial planting. Applying these may enhance species, contributing reforestation programs in Brazil.