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Desktop review of yield and wood quality of tropical Acacias and sourcing of improved germplasm

Desktop review of yield and wood quality of tropical Acacias and sourcing of improved germplasm

Specifications

  • Client: Zyrex
  • Scope:

    Evaluation of Acacia species and provenance options including assessment of:

    • projected growth rates
    • coppicing ability
    • wood properties
    • suitability for target areas within Sri Lanka
    • recommendations for germplasm selection
  • Benefit to Client:

    The project provided the client with a detailed review of Acacia germplasm options and projected productivities to underpin genetic material selection for commercial plantation development in Sri Lanka.

  • Market Sector: Renewable resources - agriculture, grazing and forestry
  • Capabilities:
    • Tree and crop improvement
    • General land, water and vegetation technical services
    • Project commercial services
  • Location: Sri Lanka
  • Year: 2000