Help Needed for Yellow Box Seed Sourcing
Posted on 10 January, 2012 by Connecting Country
CSIRO scientist Dr. Linda Broadhurst, in collaboration with Greening Australia, has commenced working on a project to assess the genetic diversity of Yellow Box Eucalyptus melliodora where populations naturally occur across the country. This research will assist in the successful reintroduction of Yellow Box into the landscape by ensuring as much genetic diversity as possible when the species is planted or seeded back into a site. The outcomes of this study could have many benefits for Connecting Country’s Yellow Box Woodland project.
At this early stage of Dr Broadhurst’s research, Yellow Box seed needs to be collected and analysed from a diverse range of sites extending right across its natural distribution. Dr Linda Broadhurst would like to get the community involved and is asking anybody who is able to collect Yellow Box seed or has some already collected to be part of this important project.
To find out more about the project and how to participate, click here.
Hi Jane,
Probably the best approach would be to contact Dr Broadhurst directly to see if she is still seeking new locations for seed (Linda.Broadhurst@csiro.au).
Best of luck, and let us know how you go!
Chris
I can access Yellow Box seed from the Nuggetty Region North of Maldon in North Central Victoria if required