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Oldman Saltbush Improvement

 

Comprehensive plant breeding program aimed at improvements in edible biomass, animal preference and nutritive value.

Collaborating Partners:
South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, South Australia (DWLBC)
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries NSW (DPI)
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO, WA).

 Saltbush grazing trial at Monarto

OMSB selection nursery at Monarto, South Australia
 

Grazing preferences on saltbush

Preferential grazing by sheep in OMSB

 

Further reading:
Tastier saltbush could bring new feed to the drier parts of Australia

Focus on perennials: Taking saltbush in hand

For more information contact: Dr. Ram Nair, Project Leader,
Tel: (08) 8303 9601 Fax: (08) 8303 9607

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