Growing Australian Native Plants From Seed: For Revegetation, Tree Planting and Direct Seeding

Description

Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed is the most comprehensive book available on growing native plants from seed. The practical book includes information on how to germinate seeds, growing seedlings in containers and species suitable for direst seeding. Details are provided on growing over one thousand native plant genera and thousands of individual species. Murray Ralph has been collecting seed and propagating Australian native plants for over twenty years and is recognised as a leading authority on the subjects. He has worked for a range of organisations including the CSIRO, Greening Australia and the University of Melbourne. Preface Acknowledgements First Edition Second Edition Second Edition Reprint 2009 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Why Grow Local Plants Advantages of Growing Local Plants Flora and Habitat Conservation Genetic Conservation/Integrity Economic Benefits Weeds Local Character Education Sources of Seed 2 Seed Development, Viability and Dormancy Seed Development Seed Viability Seed Dormancy Seed Coat or Fruit Physically Restricts Germination After-Ripening Periods Chemical Inhibitors Multiple Seed Dormancy 3 Seed Germination and Treatments Seed Germination Basic Requirements for Seed Germination Stages in Seed Germination Seed Treatments Pre-Germination of Seed Soaking or Washing Light/Darkness Specific Temperature Requirements Smoke Treatment Heat Treatments Dry Storage Cold Storage Removal of Part or All of Seed Coat or Fruit Bog or Wetland Method Chemical Treatments Natural Weathering Harvesting Immature Fruits Digestion 4 Growing Seedlings In Containers Materials Required to Grow Seedlings Pots or Containers Potting Media Seed Raising Media When to Sow Seed Hygiene Sowing Seeds Watering Seed Trays Pricking Out Seedlings Caring for Seedlings Watering Seedlings Pests and Diseases Planting Seedlings 5 Direct Seeding Advantages Disadvantages 6 Growing Specific Species from Seed Glossary Bibliography