AcaciaSearch Evaluation of Acacia as a woody crop option for southern Australia by B.R. Maslin and M.W. McDonald RIRDC Publication No. 03/017 Acacia is a diverse and enormous genus with almost 1000 species currently recognized for Australia. There are 462 Acacia species (comprising 538 taxa) that occur naturally within the target area for this study, which encompasses Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The AcaciaSearch Report identifies, evaluates and provides detailed information for Acacia species considered prospective as new woody crop plants in the agricultural region of southern Australia (within the 250-650 mm rainfall zone). Large-scale commercial plantings with perennial plants are in demand as a treatment for salinity control in these regions, and species were evaluated for their potential suitability as feedstocks for selected products.

You may download the executive summary of the AcaciaSearch Report from the RIRDC website. View sample of AcaciaSearch species profile. View AcaciaSearch poster. Purchase AcaciaSearch Report The AcaciaSearch Report may be purchased from Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation or purchased on-line by visiting the RIRDC eShop (price $60 which includes GST and postage) Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Level 1, AMA House42 Macquarie Street BARTON, ACT 2600 PO Box 4776 KINGSTON ACT 2604 Phone: 02 6272 4539 Fax: 02 6272 5877 Email: rirdc@rirdc.gov.au Website: http://www.rirdc.gov.au

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