Completion of PRO-017976 – Propagation and testing of novel agave species for challenging Australian conditions

Summary

The final report for the project PRO-017976: Propagation and testing of novel agave species for challenging Australian conditions was unable to be completed. This project seeks to complete and publish the final report so that the below project aims, retrieved from the original project, can be completed.

This project will develop and test novel agave species, exclusively available to Vircura, to identify more robust lines that can be used particularly across Southern Australia. Species will be established in tissue culture from seed stocks to generate plant populations that can be tested;
1. In the glasshouse for growth in different soil and water types. Survival and growth rates will be measured
2. In the field in frost prone areas. Survival rates will be assessed.
This project will provide data regarding survival and growth of alternative agave species under hostile conditions. This will increase plant choice and allow matching of species to geographical area to support robust growth of this industry Australia-wide.

Program

New and Emerging Industries

Research Organisation

The University of Adelaide (now operating as Adelaide University)

Objective Summary

The objective of this work is to ensure completion of the final report so that the research can be delivered to the industry