Maximising root quality of waxflower tube stock suitable for field planting

Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

  • Project code: PRJ-000469

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Wednesday, October 1, 2003

  • Project completion date: Friday, October 24, 2008

  • National Priority: NEPI-Incubate new and emerging plant industries, support breakthrough projects

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Program

New and Emerging Plant Industries

Research Organisation

Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007

Objective Summary

To develop a method for propagating waxflower plants including new hybrids to eliminate root spiralling and consequent root failure following planting out in the field through: . Determine the characteristics of a propagation tube to prevent root spiralling. . Changes in nursery practice to better manage tube stock during propagation . Developing protocols for better management of plants pre planting out . Developing protocol for field establishment . Developing information products