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Research in Progress – New Plants Products 2008-09
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Published: 24 Jun 2010
Author(s): RIRDC
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New Plant Products Research in Progress, June 2009 contains short summaries of continuing projects as well as those that were completed during 2008-2009. This program aims to facilitate the development of new rural industries based on plants or plant products that have commercial potential for Australia.
The New Plant Products program is divided into eight sub-program areas. These areas are:
1. Native Foods
2. Culinary Herbs, Spices and Beverages
3. Olives
4. Extractive and Fibre Crops
5. Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts
6. Grains and Pulses
7. Cultural and World Foods
8. Miscellaneous
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