| Description |
108 pages : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Summary |
This book identifies 47 wattle species which have potential for cultivation in southern semi-arid region of Australia as a source of seed for human consumption. 18 species are regarded as having the greatest potential. Botanical profiles are provided for these species, together with information on the natural distribution, ecology, phenology, growth characteristics and seed attributes. Two species, Acacia victoriae and Acacia murrayana, appear particularly promising as the seeds of bothe these have good nutritional characteristics and were commonly used as food by Aborigines. Acacia victoriae is currently the most important wattle used in the Australian bushfood industry |
| Analysis |
Acacia |
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Arid regions |
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Cultivation |
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Food |
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Native plants |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography |
| Notes |
Digital master available ; |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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CSIRO Australia 1998 |
| Subject |
Acacia -- Seeds -- Australia, Southern
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Plants, Edible -- Australia, Southern
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Seeds as food -- Australia, Southern
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Seeds as food -- Australia.
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Wild foods -- Australia.
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Wild plants, Edible -- Australia, Southern
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Wild plants, Edible -- Australia.
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| Author |
Maslin, B. R. (Bruce Roger), 1946-
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| ISBN |
0643063110 |
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