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Phenotypic Variation In Two Native Grasses From South-West Queensland With Relation To Domestication Potential
Author
Johnston, P.W.
Froushege, J.A.
Kelly, A.M.
Publisher
The Australian Rangeland Society
Publication Year
1996
Body

Twenty-two ecotypes of mulga mitchell (Thyridolepis mitchelliana) and 20 ecotypes of mulga oats (Monachather paradoxa) grown under glasshouse conditions exhibited intra-specific phenotypic variation for a number of morphological characteristics. Significant variation in seed yield, seed size, plant height and tiller number was observed between ecotypes. The impact of this variation on the domestication of these species for agricultural use is discussed.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Additional Information

September 24-27, 1996

Port Augusta, South Australia

ISSN 1323-6660
Conference Name
The Australian Rangeland Society 9th Biennial Conference
Keywords
ecotypes
Glasshouses
grasses
Queensland
variation