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Prickly Pear - Declared Noxious Weed
Prickly Pear - Declared Noxious Weed
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Many householders and orchardists seem to be unaware of the fact that the Prickly Pear has been declared a primary noxious weed for the Armadale- Kelmscott, Darling Range, Mundaring and Swan Road Board districts.
Growth Regulating Substances Used For Weed Killing, G R. W Meadly
Growth Regulating Substances Used For Weed Killing, G R. W Meadly
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Many discoveries of considerable importance to agriculture have been made accidentally while scientists have been working on other problems. The presence of a hormone, or growth-regulating substance, in plants has been known for many years, and in 1934 chemists were able to define the composition of this substance. With this information it was possible to prepare synthetically many related chemicals which were applied experimentally to plants, mainly for the purpose of stimulating growth, particularly with a view to promoting root development of cuttings.
Mesquite - Aerial Spray To Be Tested
Mesquite - Aerial Spray To Be Tested
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
An intensification of the spread of Mesquite in the North-West of the State was reported by the Chief Weed Control Officer of the Department of Agriculture (Mr. G. R. W. Meadly). He stated that a spineless form of this tree had been introduced on certain North-West stations some years ago as it was thought that the plant would provide valuable topfeed in its highly nutritious pods and beans. Unfortunately, the trees had reverted to the spined type and dense thickets had developed in some areas. Approval was recently given for experiments in aerial spraying of these thickets in an attempt …
Cape Tulip Control
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Strong measures will be taken this season to control the spread of Cape Tulip in Western Australia.