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Researchers		Financial Year	Full Title	Department and Organisation	Amount and reports
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
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
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
JOHNSTON	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
PAGE	Dr Tony	2006-07	Reproductive biology and improvement of Australian tropical sandalwood (Santalum lanceolatum)	James Cook University, Cairns	$11,000
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
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
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
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 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
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
PRICE	Jodi	2004-05	Land-use legacies in the Woohlpooer State Forest	Department of Botany, La Trobe University, Bundoora	$8,491 Summary Final report
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
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	$7,062
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
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
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
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 Publication Summary Final report
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 Pulication 1 Publication 2
ORSHEG 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
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 Publn  Publn Final report
JOHNSON	Dr Krystyna	1998-99	Developing propagation techniques for bush tomato.	University of Technology Sydney	$3,880 Publn Summary Final report
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 Publn  Summary Final report
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 Publn
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
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 Publn Summary Final report
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 RelatedPubln Summary Final report
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
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 Publn1 Publn2
PATTINSON McGEE	Greg S. Dr. Peter.	1994-95	Fire and mycorrhizal fungi	School of Biological Sciences, The University of Sydney	$8,166 Final report Publn
OLDFIELD	Dr Anthony C.	1994-95	Significance of floral odours to animal pollinators.	CRES, The Australian National University	$3,000 Summary Final report Publn
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 Publn
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 Publn Summary Final report
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 Publn1  Publn2  Publn3 Publn4   Reed report Summary Final report
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 Publn Reed report Final report
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 Publn Summary Final report
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 Publn
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 Publn Reed report Final report Summary
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 Publn  Final report
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 Publn Conclusions Final report
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 Publication1 Publication 2 Final report
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 Publn Final report
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 Publn1 Publn2
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	$1983 Summary Final report Publn
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	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.	Publn Related publn
EXLEY	Dr Elizabeth  M	1987-88	Floral biology of Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia nut).	Department of Entomology, The University of Queensland	Final report Publn1 Publn2 Publn3

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