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    Restoration projects need adapted plants. New provisional seed zones, based on climate data, guide seed movement across the U.S. to minimize maladaptation and improve restoration success.

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    • Provisional seed zones were delineated based on climatic similarity, aiming to minimize maladaptation.
    • Combining provisional seed zones with ecoregions highlighted areas with climatic similarity but ecological differences.
    • Provisional seed zones within ecoregions often explained the most variation in plant fitness-related traits.

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    • The developed provisional seed zones offer a starting point for seed transfer guidelines in the U.S.
    • These zones should be used alongside species-specific data and local knowledge for effective restoration.
    • Integrating climate-based seed zones with ecological regions can enhance restoration outcomes.