A survey encompassing 124 sites investigated the distribution of the perennial
chenopod, Maireana sedifolia (pearl bluebush). Calcium carbonate and summer
rainfall were delineated as primary environmental factors influencing the
distribution using logistic regression (GLM). These results were compared to
similar analyses for saltbush, blackbush and low bluebush. Correlation
analyses revealed significant correlations between bluebush size and abundance
and environmental factors including calcium carbonate, rainfall, elevation and
soil texture.
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.