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Propagation of Santalum lanceolatum from Cape York Peninsula
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Propagation of Santalum lanceolatum from Cape York Peninsula

Anthony J Burridge and David Lee
ACIAR Proceedings 150, pp.230-236
Sandalwood Regional Forum, 2019 (Port Vila, Vanuatu, 11-Nov-2019–13-Nov-2019)
ACIAR Proceedings Series, 150, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
2021
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https://www.aciar.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-01/ACIAR-PR150.pdfView
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Abstract

Forestry sciences Forestry not elsewhere classified sandalwood
On Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland, Australia, Santalum lanceolatum occurs naturally either as individual trees or in small groves of up to 20 trees. These trees grow across a broad range of environments. Some grow within metres of the salt water, others in the open savannah forests, at the margins of rainforests and on basalt intrusions. This research focuses on sandalwood trees from north of the Jardine River. The paper gives general and technical information about propagating S. lanceolatum with an emphasis on grafting, seed production and raising of seedlings. Grafting protocols were developed, as wild seed production is limited even though the trees flower profusely. Initial selection of trees to graft was based on previous work that identified individuals with high α-santalol and β-santalol levels. The second selection criterion used to select trees to graft was focused on ensuring we captured trees from a diverse genetic base, by limiting the number of trees captured from any one grove and capturing trees from across the region. Choice of appropriate scion material is critical to grafting success. So far, we have captured 30 individuals from the wild. These trees have been established in grafted seed orchards and seed production is abundant. Viability of this seed has been good (81.5%) and seedling growth vigorous

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