Published: 12 Dec 2014
Author(s): RIRDC
ISBN: 978-1-74254-733-6
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The name lemon aspen has commonly been used in the native food industry to refer to two species which have a yellow fruit approximately 20-25 millimetres in diameter, characterised by a star shaped core with small dark seeds encased in husks as in apples.
Widely regarded as the ‘true’ lemon aspen, Acronychia acidula is native to tropical north Queensland and the Atherton Tablelands where it is also known as ‘pigeon berry’. The majority of research has been conducted on this species.
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For Asparagopsis seaweed production to become viable onshore, there is a need to source high-quality, low-cost nutrients. Treated waste streams could provide nutrient-rich media suitable...
There is growing interest in how to optimise the cultivation conditions for Asparagopsis spp., which are crucial for its commercial production and economic viability. However,...
