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Researchers
Financial
Year
Full Title Department and Organisation Amount and reports
TSEN Edward
2012-14
A spatial genetic study of historic gene flow and demographics of a rare tropical tree Ryparosa kurrangii School of Botany, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010
$11,610
$11,610
HUANG Guomin
2012-13
Climate change impacts on genetically differentiated Telopea speciosissima (NSW Waratah) costal and upland populations Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, UWS,
Penrith NSW 2751
$11,500
FUENTES-CROSS Patricia
2011-12
Understanding the distribution of genetic diversity in South Australian populations of Quandong (Santalum acuminatum), to inform genetic resource management and future domestication activities. School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, SA 5005 $5,000
BRADSHAW Prof Carey JA
2011-13
Identifying cost-effective reforestation approaches for biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestation in Southern Australia (ARC Linkage Project) School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, SA 5005 $10,000
$10,000
BOWMAN Alexandra
2011-12
Fallen logs: creating patchiness in chenopod scrublands of South Australia School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, SA 5005 $12,000
ROCHE Sean
2010-12
Functional diversity of mycorrhiza in Kwongan sandplain heath species (Ericaceae), in Western Australia: implications for restoration of rare species School of Plant Biology, University of Western Australia $5,500      $5,500
PERKINS Dr Melinda
2010-12
Techniques for improving Phytophthora resistance in potential new floricultural crop Newcastelia interrupta

Centre for Native Floriculture, School of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Queensland $7,060      $4,940
Progress rept
JOHNSON Karen
2010-12
Determining the pollinators of rare and endangered Epacris species: implications for conservation
University of Tasmania $12,000
$12,000
Progress rept
Summary
Final Report
Poster
MORGAN Dr John
2009-10
Vegetation change in the Victorian alps from 1945 to 2009: the influence of fire, grazing and climate change on plant succession Department of Botany, La Trobe University, Bundoora Vic 3086 $11,000
MARTYN Dr Amelia J
2009-11
Germination of Australian alpine species and implications in a changing climate Mount Annan Botanic Garden, Mount Annan NSW 2567

$12,000
$12,000
Summary
Final report

DOWNES (ne BAKER) Dr Katherine
2009-11
Germination requirements of the lesser known kangaroo paw and cats paw taxa Department of Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Curtin University of Technology, Perth WA 6845
$6,380
$5,620
Progress rept
PAUL Dr Nicholas
2008-10
“Green caviar” and “sea grapes”: Targeted cultivation of high-value seaweeds from the genus Caulerpa School of Marine & Tropical Biology, James Cook University, Townsville QLD 4811 $4,817
$6,325
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
LOVELOCK A Prof Catherine
2008-10
The capacity of native saltmarsh halophytes to remove salt from saline wastewater discharge Centre for Marine Studies, University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072 $8,100
$2,500
Final report
HENRY Prof Robert
2008-10
Impact of climate on the genetic diversity of native species using Microlaena stipoides as a model
Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics, Southern Cross University,Lismore, NSW. 2480 $2,673
$7,777
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
HARRISON Dr Dion
2008-09
Understanding the biochemical basis of flower colour in Australian native Ptilotus and Gomphrena The Centre for Native Floriculture, University of Queensland, Gatton Campus, QLD 4343
$12,650
Final report summary
ATWELL
ROBERTS
A Prof Brian
Dr Tom
2008-09
Can the phenology of Australian wild relatives of cultivated rice be modified for human use? Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney NSW 2109 $13,200
Summary
Final report
AINSLEY Dr Phillip
2008-10
Developing a screening procedure to determine the impact of climate change on seed germination in threatened native plant species Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia $5,175
$6,325
Progress rept 
Summary   
Final report
WILSON
ROSSETTO
Dr Peter
Dr Maurizio
2007-08
Reproductive biology of the Magenta Lilly Pilly (Syzygium paniculatum).and its implications for conservation Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney

$11,600
Summary
Final report

KURAMOTTO DE BEDNARIK Carola
2007-08
The relative importance of fire regimes, environmental gradients and climate change for rainforest distribution in the Sydney region The Fenner School of Environment and Society, The Australian National University,Canberra 0200 $3,400
Summary
Final report
JOHNSTON Dr Margaret
2007-08
2008-09
An evaluation of the temperature and daylength requirements of Australian potted colour species. School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland Gatton. $7,755
$7,755
Progress rept
Interim report
Summary 
Final report
Publication 1
Publication 2
PERKINS
JOHNSTON
Melinda
Dr Margaret
2006-07
2007-08
Pollination biology of Ptilotus axillaris Centre for Native Floriculture, School of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Queensland, Gatton $5,181
$4,819
Summary
Final report
PAGE Dr Tony
2006-07
Reproductive biology and improvement of Australian tropical sandalwood (Santalum lanceolatum) James Cook University, Cairns $11,000
Summary
Final report
Publication
MORRIS Dr E. Charles
2006-07
Mechanical constraint model of seed coat dormancy in Grevillea School of Natural Sciences, Hawkesbury Campus (K12), University of Western Sydney $14,000
Summary
Final report
LULY Dr Jon
2006-07
2007-08
The conservation status of the rare desert tree Acacia peuce in Queensland TESAG, James Cook University Townsville $2,320
$4,027
Summary
Final report
BELL Dr Tina
2006-07
2007-08
Mycorrhizal associations in the Fabaceae: are they really needed? School of Forest and Ecosystem Science, University of Melbourne $3,206
$10,105
Final report summary
MORRIS Dr E. Charles
2005-06
Do heat and smoke affect the permeability of the Grevillea seed coat to large molecular weight compounds? School of Science, Food and Horticulture, University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury $14,000  
Final report Publication 
LINDE Dr Celeste
2005-06

Identification of fungal mycorrhizal species associated with increased plant growth of the rare Fabaceae species Gastrolobium vestitum School of Botany and Zoology, Australian National University

$12,110
Summary
Final report

DENTON
RYAN
Dr Matthew
Dr Megan
2005-06
2006-07


Harnessing native Fabaceae for agriculture - the importance of mycorrhizal fungi School of Plant Biology, University of Western Australia $6,482
$5,118
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
Publication
PRICE Jodi
2004-05

Land-use legacies in the Woohlpooer State Forest Department of Botany, La Trobe University, Bundoora $8,491
Summary
Final report
Publication
LYMBERY
PETTIT
Dr Alan
Dr Neil
2004-05
2005-06

Measuring and managing the impact of secondary salinisation on riparian flora School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University WA 4150

$8,000
$6,300
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
Publication

CARGILL
JONES
Dr D. Christine
David L.

2004-05
 

The biology and cultivation of Revwattsia fragile (Watts) D. L. Jones, a rare Queensland fern, for potential commercial production
Australian National Herbarium, Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Canberra
WOODALL
BLACKLOW
DEEGAN
Dr Geoff
Prof Marcus
Paula
2004-05
2005-06
Cultivation of Native Potatoes (Platysace spp.). [AFF contribution to RIRDC project no: UWA-16A: Development of new root vegetable crops from Western Australia's diverse tuberous flora.] Centre of Excellence in National Resource Management, University of Western Australia $5,500
$5,500

Prog report
Final report
Publication1
Publication 2
Publication 3
KRISANTINI Ms Santi
2003-04

The role of phytohormone auxin in adventitious rhizogenesis in Grevillea School of Agriculture and Horticulture, University of Queensland, Gatton $6,100
Summary
Final report
Publication
MARCHANT
PERKINS
OREL
TOWLER
Adam Andrew
George
Gillian
 2003-04
Exploring the horticultural potential of native Australian flowering shrubs in the Solanum brownii group Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney and Centre for Horticulture and Plant Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Richmond $11,000
Summary
Final report
Publication
GRIESSER
SEDGLEY
Prof Hans J.
Prof Margaret
2003-04
Plasma discharge treatment for improved germination of seeds and killing of fungal spores on seed coats Ian Wark Research Institute, Univ of SA, and Dept of Plant Science, Adelaide University  $5,000
Summary
Final report
ECKERT Dr Michael
2002-03
Issues associated with flower colour of Australian native plants    $1,600
Summary
Final report
EASTON
WHALEN
MACKAY
Lyndlee
Dr Molly
Dr.D.A.
2002-03
Life histories and reproductive strategies of plants in the desert and halophytic genus Frankenia in Australia. School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University

$4,750
Summary
Final report
Final presentation
Publication1
Publication2
Publication3

CONOMIKES
McLEAN
LAWRIE
Melanie
Dr. C.
A/ Prof. A.
2002-03
Effect of provenance and mycorrhizal innoculum on cuttings of Epacris impressa. Department of Resource Management, Burnley College, The University of Melbourne $16,998
Summary
Final report Publication
ASHFORD
PALMER
Prof Anne
Dr John H.
2002-03
2003-04
Germination, establishment and mycorrhizal synthesis in the Epacrid Woollsia pungens School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of New South Wales $11,000
$11,000
Publication 1
Publication 2
Summary
Final report
WEBBER
WOODROW
Bruce
Dr Ian
2001-02
Genetic diversity in the rare tropical tree - Ryparosa javanica. School of Botany, The University of Melbourne

$7,800
Publication 1
Publication 2
Summary
Final report

SEDGLEY Prof Margaret
2001-02 2002-03
Development of somatic embryogenesis as a propagation method for ornamental hybrid eucalypts. Department of Horticulture, Viticulture and Oenology, Adelaide University $11,990 $11,000
Rept Yr1
Summary
Final report
Publication
ROZEFELDS Dr Andrew
2001-02
The horticultural potential of an endangered species, the Freycinet Wax Flower from Eastern Tasmania. Tasmanian Herbarium $8,800
Summary
Final report
DUNCAN David
2001-02
Pollination and fruit production of native species in fragmented vegetation. Dept of Botany and Zoology, The Australian National University $10,438
Prog rept
Summary
Final report
Publication 1
Publication 2
ORSCHEG
ENRIGHT
Miss C
A/Prof N.
2001-02
Seed longevity and viability in several species of Box-Ironbark Forest Dept of Geography & Environmental Studies , The University of Melbourne $4,940
Summary
Final report
Publication 1
Publication 2
TAJI
SMITH
Prof Acram
J.
2000-01
2002-03
Why is Hakea pulvinifera at the brink of extinction? Strategies for conservation through invitro and ex situ breeding techniques. School of Rural Science and Agriculture, The University of New England $4,224 $4224
SummaryYr1
Summary 
Final report
LLORENS Tanya
2000-01
Effects of habitat fragmentation on the endangered plant Grevillea caleyi: The importance of soil-stored seedbank as a reservior of genetic diversity Australian Flora Research Centre, University of Wollongong $4,620
Summary
Final report
Publication
LIDBETTER Mr Jonathan
1999-00
Boronia - survival or death in warmer climates - what you can't see is what is important. Gosford Research Station, NSW Agriculture $16,776
Summary
Final report
LAMBERS
VENEKLAAS
Prof Hans
Dr Erik J.
1999-00
Is the rarity of species in the Banksia genus associated with highly specialised nutrient acquisition mechanisms? Plant Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia $6,500
Summary
Final report
BROWN
JAMES
A.J.
Elizabeth A.
1999-00 2000-01
Germination of salt-tolerant grasses from ephemeral wetlands in inland Victoria. Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne $11,800
Summary 
Final report
NANCARROW Chris
1998-99
Hybridization in three sympatric Persoonia spp.: P. chaemaepitys, P. myrtilloides and P. levis. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong $4,000
Summary
Final report
SEDGLEY Prof Margaret
1998-99
Investigation of the Banksia lignotuber in relation to its potential for shoot production for ornamental horticulture. Department of Horticulture, Viticulture and Oenology,  Adelaide University

$4,000
Summary
Final report
Publication
Publication

JOHNSON Dr Krystyna
1998-99
Developing propagation techniques for bush tomato. University of Technology Sydney $3,880
Summary
Final report
Publication1
Publication2
JAMES Ms Elizabeth
1998-99
A study of the breeding system and genetic diversity of Grevillea williamsonii and its implications for conservation management. Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne $4,050
Summary
Final report
FACELLI Dr Evelina
1998-99
The role of mycorrhizal associations in the growth and survival of the native hills daisy, Ixodia achillaeoides: interactions with root-pathogenic nematodes. Department of Applied and Molecular Ecology, Adelaide University

$3,666
Summary
Final report

CELEBREZZE Thomas M
1998-99
Comparative effects of the European honey bees (Apis mellifera) on the population genetics and pollination ecology of six Australian plant species within the Families Myrtaceae, Proteaceae and Epacridaceae. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong $4,000
Summary
Final report
COATES
PARSONS
Dr Fiona
Dr. R.F.
1998-99

Propagation and seed viability of the endangered orchid Prasophyllum correctum. Department of Botany,  LaTrobe University $3,129
Summary
Final report
SMITH WHITE Dr Anthony R
1997-98
An investigation of morphological variation in the salt-tolerant grass Sporobolus virginicus from coastal NSW and its possible application as a turf grass School of Biological Sciences, The University of New South Wales $3,000
Prelim rept
Summary
Final report
SHEARS
DELPRATT
Ian
John
1997-98

Burnley College grassland construction project. Burnley College, The University of Melbourne

$5,000
Summary

Final report

SLATER Dr. A. (Tony) T.
1996-97
Selection and evaluation of eastern Australian Conospermum species as cut flowers Institute for Horticultural Development Knoxfield, Dept. of Agriculture, Victoria $2,980
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
Publication 
TRUEMAN
PERRY
Dr Steven J.
Mrs Fiona
1996-97 1999-00
Development of reliable techniques for the propagation of Persoonia and Conospermum. School of Botany, LaTrobe University $2,950 $2,950
Summary
Final report
Publication
LONERAGAN Dr William A.
1996-97
Conserving plant diversity in Banksia woodlands: the relationship between community composition, soil seed bank and fire history. Department of Botany, The University of Western Australia $2,750
Final report
Publn
FACELLI Dr. Evelina
1996-97 1997-98
Mycorrhizas in restoration of mallee communities. Department of Soil Science, Waite Campus,  Adelaide University

$3,068 $3,154
Summary 
Final report

CROSS Rob
1996-97
Ex vitro culture of Caladenia: photoautotrophic micropropagation Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne $1,870
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
RAISON Dr John
1995-96
Changes in flammability of vegetation in relation to fire frequency. CSIRO Division of Forestry, Canberra $13,000
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
GILL Dr A. Malcolm
1995-96
Ignitibility of Australian native plants. CSIRO Division of  Plant Industry, Canberra.
$24,700
Summary
Final report
Related Publication
CROSSLEY Mr Mark
1995-96
Propagation and cultivation of the aquarium plant Aponogeton elongatus. Dept. of Plant Production, The University of Queensland Gatton $3,510
Final report
Publication
CROSS Rob
1995-96
Photoautotrophic micropropagation of Banksia. Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne $2,200
Summary
Final report
CHOENGSAAT
PLUMMER
TURNER
Darunee
Dr Julie A.
Dr David W.
1995-96
Improvement of seed yield for commercial production of the Australian daisies Rhodanthe chlorocephala and Schoenia filifolia. Plant Sciences, Faculty of  Agriculture,  The University of Western Australia $3,000
Summary
Final report
Publication
ASH
MACKEY
Dr Julian E.
Dr. Brendan G.
1995-96
Modelling interactions of fire and rainforest. Faculty of Science,  The Australian National University

$10,470
Summary

Final report
Related Publn

UNWIN Mr Greg L
1994-95 1995-96
Regeration biology and silviculture of Tasmanian soft tree fern Dicksonia antartica. Department of Applied Biology,  University of Tasmania

$4,200 $4,200
Reed report

Summary
Final report
Publication 1
Publication 2

STEWART
TURNBULL
Prof George R
Dr. Matthew H.
1994-95 1995-96
Ecophysiological significance of mycorrhization in Eucalyptus roots. Department of Botany, The University of Queensland, St Lucia $3,167 $3,100
Final report
Publication1
Publication2
PATTINSON
McGEE
Greg S.
Dr. Peter.
1994-95
Fire and mycorrhizal fungi School of Biological Sciences, The University of Sydney $8,166
Final report
Publication
OLDFIELD Dr Anthony C.
1994-95
Significance of floral odours to animal pollinators. CRES, The Australian National University

$3,000
Summary
Final report
Publication

McLEAN
LAWRIE
Cassandra
Dr Ann

1994-95 1995-96

Investigation of the importance of mycorrhizae on propagation of some members of the family Epacridaceae. Dept. of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, RMIT, and Burnley
College of Horticulture,
University of Melbourne
$1,100 $1,100
Final report
Publication
MACKAY
WHALEN
Dr Duncan A.
Dr. Molly A.
1994-95 1995-96
Seed biology of Australian Euphorbs. School of Biological Sciences,  Flinders University, Adelaide $2,800 $2,800
Summary
Final report
Publication
JOHNSTON
KETELHOHN
Dr Margaret E
Ms Lynda
1994-95 1995-96
Propagation of Persoonia virgarta for the development of a new floricultural export crop. Dept. of Plant Production, Gatton College, The University of Queensland

$3,839 $3,672
Reed report
Summary
Final report
Publication1 
Publication2 
Publication3
Publication4  

GUEST Dr David I
1994-95 1995-96
Biological control of Phytophthora cinnamomi in Thryptomene spp. using manure treatments School of Botany, The University of Melbourne $4,100 $4,400

Reed report
Final report
Publication
FUSS
REID
Dr Alison.
Aileen
1994-95, 1995-96
Stirlingia latifolia establishment Horticultural Industries Branch, Dept. of Agriculture, West. Australia $3,709 $3,313
Prog report
Summary
Final report
Publication
BALMER Dr Jayne
1994-95
Lomatia tasmanica and Persoonia muelleri propagation and commercial horticulture. Dept. of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage, Tasmania $5,000
Summary
Final report
WURM Ms Penelope A.S.
1993-94
Physical and biological factors determining the distribution and abundance of the wild rice Oryza rufiopogon Griff. in the Northern Territory. School of Biology, Northern Territory University $2,661
Summary
Final report
Publication
PRAKASH
SHERRINGHAM
Dr N.
P.
1993-94
Seed biology and germination study of Zieria prostrata Department of Botany, University of New England $3,000
Summary
Final report
OATES
ABELL
John D.
Peter G.
1993-94 1994-95
Identification of Ptilotus species (Mulla Mulla) suitable for domestication and breeding for the cut and dried flower trade. Plant Breeding Institute, The University of Sydney $4,955 $4,959
Reed report
Progress rept
Summary
Final report
ALLEN
SLATER
HOWELL
Dr A.D.
Dr A(Tony)T
G.J.
1993-94
Development of South Eastern Australian daisies as cut flowers: Helichrysum diosmifolium and H. semipaposum Institute for Horticultural Development Knoxfield, Dept. of Agriculture, Victoria $4,859
Reed report
Summary
Final report
Publication
VAUGHTON
WHELAN
Dr Glenda
Prof. Rob J.
1992-93
Reproductive ecology and population genetics of Grevillea barkleyana: a model for the conservation of small populations of endangered plants. Department of Biology,  University of Wollongong

$2,600
Final report
Publication 

SINDEL
DAWSON
Dr Brian M
Mr Iain
1992-93
Development of Wahlenbergia stricta varieties for broadscale landscape. Division of Plant Industry, CSIRO, Canberra $3,000
Final report
SEDGLEY

Prof Margaret

1992-93 1994-95
Propagation of Banksia spp. in relation to the selection and breeding of improved cultivars. Waite Agricultural Research Institute,   Adelaide University $3,000 $3,000
Conclusions
Final report
Publication
BUNN Mr Eric
1992-93
In vitro propagation of Australian Proteaceae (Conospermum spp. ) Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth $2,750
Abstract
Final report
LEE
GOODWIN
Ms Lyn A.
Dr. Peter B.
1992-93
Development, germination and dormancy of Actinotus helianthi. School of Crop Sciences, The University of Sydney $2,700
Conclusions
Final report
TESTER Dr Mark
1991-92
Mycorrhizas of Atriplex and Stipa. Department of Botany,Adelaide University $2,572
Conclusions
Final report
IRELAND Mrs Carolyn
1991-92
Recruitment in the Western Myall (Acacia papyrocarpa Benth.); flowering, fate of seed and the regeneration niche Dept. of Environmental Science and Rangeland Management, Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide University

$2,380
Final report
Publication1
Publication 2

GORST Dr Janet R
1991-92
Micropropagation of threatened species of Persoonia Department of Botany, University of Tasmania, Hobart $2,540
Conclusions
Final report
SHARMAN
DOWLING
Dr Kerry V.
R.
1991-92
The collection and evaluation of daisies (Tribe Inuleae) with horticultural potential
QDPI, Redlands Research Stn and Indooroopilly $2,000
Final report
WILLIAMSON Ms Virginia G
1991-92
Cut flower longevity of six Australian native species. Department of Botany, The University of New England, Armidale $500

Final report
Publication
ASHFORD A.Prof Anne
1990-91 1992-93
The anatomy and ultrastructure of natural and synthesised mycorrhizas of Leucopogon ericoides and other members of the Epacridaceae School of Biological Sciences, The University of New South Wales $2,300 $2,300
Final report
Publication1
Publication 2
TAJI Dr Acram
1989-90
Propagation of Conospermum species (Smoke Bushes) by seed, cuttings and tissue culture. Department of Botany, The University of New England, Armidale

$2,234
Summary

Final report

McGEE Dr Peter A
1989-90 1990-91
Development of mycorrhiza of Thysanotus species (Fringe Lily). School of Biological Sciences, The University of Sydney $2,000 $2,000
Final report
KIRBY Dr Greg C.
1989-90
Microbial symbionts of Clianthus formosus (Sturt's Desert Pea). School of Biological Sciences, Flinders University of South Australia $1,738
Summary
Final report
WHELAN
GOLDINGAY
Dr Rob .J.
Mr. Ross L.
1988-89
Pollination in Telopea speciosissima (Waratah). Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wollongong $1,983
Summary
Final report
Publication
REED
SALTER
Dr Malcolm L
Mr A.A.
1988-89
Rhizobia of native Fabaceae. School of Biological Sciences,  Macquarie University $464
Final report
RANDELL Dr Barbara R.
1987-88
Ultraviolet reflectance of flowers. Department of Botany, Adelaide University $600
Summary
Final report
LACEY Ms Sandra A.
1987-88
Investigation of the cultural requirements for the development of Helichrysum diosmifolium (Native Paper Daisy). Redlands Research Station, Dept. Primary Industry, Cleveland, Qld. $1,500
Final report
Publication
Related publn
EXLEY Dr Elizabeth  M
1987-88
Floral biology of Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia nut). Department of Entomology, The University of Queensland

$1,790
Final report
Publication1
Publication2

Publication3

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