Description |
viii, 66 pages ; 30 cm |
Series |
RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no. 02/140 |
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RIRDC publication ; no. 02/140
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Summary |
This project had three major aims. Firstly to identify a range of new, superior clones from natural populations to expand the forms available and extend the season at any one location. Secondly, to develop a means for rapidly bringing these new field selections into cultivation using grafting so that new material could be then propagated and brought into commercial production on growers properties. The third aim was to evaluate possible scion/ rootstock combinations that may allow cultivation of this species over a much wider range of soil types and climatic situations to significantly expand the production season and potential growing zone. This publication reports on the introduction of a suite of new selections into cultivation and progress with their propagation. Grafting is the predominant method of propagation discussed, but this report also covers trials involving seed germination, cuttings and tissue culture. Through the development of these techniques the rapid introduction of new varieties into cultivation has been achieved and varieties are in the process of being multiplied for distribution to growers involved in the project. Unfortunately, to date no long term intergeneric scion/ rootstock combination has been found |
Notes |
"May 2003" |
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"Shaping the future"--Cover |
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"RIRDC Project No DAN-181A" |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: page62 |
Notes |
Also available in an electronic format via the Internet. Address as of 31/03/03: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/WNP/02-140.pdf |
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2003 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation |
Subject |
Wild flowers -- Grafting -- Australia.
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Eriostemon australasius -- Grafting
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Cut flowers -- Breeding -- Australia.
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Eriostemon -- Research -- Australia.
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Eriostemon -- Breeding -- Australia.
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Wild flowers -- Australia.
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Cut flower industry -- Australia.
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Cut flowers -- Preservation.
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Author |
Lidbetter, Jonathan Ross
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Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
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ISBN |
0642585393 |
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