Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants
For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding
Second Edition
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128 pages
Publisher:
Bushland Horticulture
1999
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Description
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Description
With increasing recognition of the urgent need to revegetate large areas
of Australia, interest in seed collection of Australian native plants has
grown dramatically. This unique, practical book provides information on
all aspects of seed collection of native plants from temperate areas of
Australia.
Topics covered include:
- Why Grow Local Native Flora
- Guidelines for Seed Collection
- What and When to Collect
- How to Collect Seed
- Seed Handling and Storage
Specific details are provided on the collection of over 350 Australian native plant genera. Seed collection times for over one thousand species are outlined.
Reviews
“This excellent book is by a highly experienced practitioner of the subject”
Rodger Elliot (author of ”Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants”) - The Age
Author Information
Murray Ralph has been involved in seed collection, propagation and revegetation of Australian native plants for over fifteen years and has worked for organisations such as the CSIRO, Greening Australia and The National Trust. A companion volume Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed for Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding is also available.
Related Titles
Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed - For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding
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