Transfer of weeds to Qld native forests on horses hooves
The University of Queensland
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Project code: PRJ-000525
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Project stage: Closed
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Project start date: Thursday, January 27, 2005
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Project completion date: Friday, December 16, 2005
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National Priority: HOR-Thoroughbred diseases and parasites
Program
Thoroughbred Horses
Research Organisation
The University of Queensland
Objective Summary
Do horse faeces contain viable seeds which may be germinated under suitable conditions or persist in surface soil. Are the plants that germinate from horse manure found beside the trails used by horse riders in forests of SE Qld.