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TEA TREE OIL
Australian Tea Tree Industry – Plant Nutritional Survey
36 pages
Published: 1 Jul 2000
Author(s): Drinnan, J. E., Dr
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This report looks at the current nutritional status and corresponding yields and fertiliser practices of tea tree grown in Australia (North Queensland and New South Wales). Some ballpark optimum fertiliser recommendations and leaf nutrient levels for tea tree are made based on nutrient removal work.
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