Assessing Nipomo Mesa Lupine (Lupinus nipomensis) Seed and Seedling Functional Traits
Summary
SCH Number
2025020248
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
Assessing Nipomo Mesa Lupine (Lupinus nipomensis) Seed and Seedling Functional Traits
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/10/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a California Endangered Species Act permit pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(a) to Dr. Justin Luong (CESA Permit No. 2081(a)-24-014-RP) for a project to investigate seed and seedling functional traits of Nipomo Mesa lupine grown in two different growth mediums to understand factors affecting recruitment success. The Project will use seed produced from plants grown under experimental greenhouse conditions under authority of CESA Permit 2081(a)-21-023-RP. Approximately 18 seeds will be scarified with sandpaper prior to being sterilized in 70% ethanol and rinsed with water. A total of 16 Nipomo Mesa lupine seeds are expected to survive and be available for growth chamber propagation. Eight seeds will be grown in agarose gel, and eight seeds will be grown in field soil. Seedlings will be harvested individually seven days after germinating and will be weighed, scanned, dried, and reweighed. Any seeds that are not used for the growth chamber propagation experiment will be dissected to assess viability. The seed functional traits to be measured will include mass, dimensions, time to germination, and dormancy. The seedling functional traits to be measured will include root-shoot ratio, root and shoot elongation rate, root and shoot diameter, specific leaf area and root length, and root and shoot dry matter content.
Contact Information
Name
Joanne Heraty
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist- Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Dr. Justin Luong
Agency Name
California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Rangeland Management
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
The Project will take place at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt greenhouse facilities (40.87360, -124.07712) in Humboldt County, California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15306, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of basic data collection and research activities that will inform conservation and recovery of Nipomo Mesa lupine. The Project will take place in a greenhouse, and the permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Project includes measures to ensure that existing populations of Nipomo Mesa lupine are not impacted.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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