Article type:
Thesis
Title:
The selection of new pasture grasses for the revegetation of open-cut coal mines in central Queensland
Authors:
Harwood, M R
Year:
1997
Page range:
196
Institution:
The University of Queensland
Academic department:
Department of Agriculture
Place published:
Brisbane
Type of article:
QLD
Access date:
10/11/03
Keywords:
Saraji mine; BHP; grasses; Bowen Basin; revegetation; mine rehabilitation; native species
Notes:
Report Type: PhD Thesis
Call Number: THE12576
Abstract summary:
Cenchrus ciliaris and Chloris gayana are the standard grasses used for the revegetation of lands disturbed by coal mining in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland. The objective of this work was to find if there was a grass better adapted to the edaphic and climatic conditions of these revegetation areas. A strong emphasis in the selection process was placed on the grasses ability to emerge, establish, and provide effective ground cover in the given environment. This work has resulted in the selection and release of Urochloa mosambicensis CPI 60128 as cv Saraji.
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