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Subterranean Clover In W.A. 2. Characteristics Required For Agronomic Success, C M. Francis, B. J. Quinlivan, N. J. Halse, D. A. Nicholas
Subterranean Clover In W.A. 2. Characteristics Required For Agronomic Success, C M. Francis, B. J. Quinlivan, N. J. Halse, D. A. Nicholas
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Development of subterranean clover varieties is a rapidly changing scene, particularly in terms of farmer acceptance, disease and persistency problems. This is only to be expected, because this is an agricultural plant of only some 50 to 70 years standing, whereas many other pasture plants have been in common use for thousands of years.
The Cork Oak, S R J Newton
The Cork Oak, S R J Newton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The oak or Querus genus embraces about 450 species which are generally restricted to the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Commercial cork is the over-abundant suberous tissue or bark from two rather unique members of the Querus genus, namely Q. suber and Q. occidentalis.
A lthough Western Australia has a most suitable climate for growing cork trees the potential of a local cork growing industry is severely limited.
The Mediterranean White Lupin, John Sylvester Gladstones
The Mediterranean White Lupin, John Sylvester Gladstones
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
"If you want to bring in a good lupin harvest, thrash your wife soundly before you go out sowing in the field". Old Syrian Proverb.
Lupin breeder Dr. John Gladstones does not beat his wife as recommended in the Syrian proverb above. Nor is he known to use ground up lupin seeds for the diverse cosmetic and medicinal purposes recommended in ancient Roman and other texts on lupins.
But his modern work on lupin breeding and development has undoubtedly been influenced by his detailed study of such writings.
In this article he discusses the history of the Mediterranean white lupin …
Wild Oats In W.A, J G. Paterson
Wild Oats In W.A, J G. Paterson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A summary of background information, recent research findings and current recommendations for the control of wild oats in Western Australia.