Davidsonia domestication in Far North Queensland (Pt 2)

Summary

The proposed research addresses the problem of variability in production through the establishment of a replicated clonal trial, which will serve as a key resource in determining the relative contribution of genetic and environmental variation in the variability of crop production identified by producers. The clonal trial will comprise of replicated clones from a number genotypes that will be established across 3 sites. The clones represented in the trial will be selected from highly productive trees derived from the clonal seed they produce (Elliot pers. comm. 2014)

Program

New and Emerging Plant Industries

Research Organisation

Verdien Pty Ltd

Objective Summary

Objective 1: Clonal trial of the most productive individuals in the planted population Objective 2: Strategy to broaden the genetic base of the planted population Objective 3: Develop crop management and yield monitoring protocols.