Sclerotium rolfsii in Industrial Hemp
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne pathogen with a wide host range that can persist in soil for long periods.
79 pages
Published: 1 Dec 1999
Publication Code: 99-149
Author(s): Vegetables, Horticulture Branch, DPI, Tas
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This report addresses the other main limitations to the industry :
• a lack of plant material of known quality; and
• limited knowledge of production techniques and market quality requirements.
While the project concentrated on only a small number of species of medicinal herbs, it concludes that there is good potential for a wide range of herbs and essential oils to be grown in Tasmania. This was emphasised by a study tour of New Zealand with its similar climatic and environmental conditions.