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Our seed research and tree seed orchards

A taste of tradition and tech

Through our Aus4Innovation program in Vietnam, we awarded $1.45 million to three cutting-edge agricultural projects.

Weed seed key

Using specimens from the National Research Collections Australia, we have created an easy ID key for the seeds of weedy daisies. Our daisy weed seed key is used at Australia's borders to protect biosecurity and support trade.

ATSC Publications

Some useful Australian Tree Seed Centre publications.

Eucalyptus dunnii

The ATSC manages four Eucalyptus dunnii seed orchards located in Deniliquin and Corowa New South Wales, Australia to produce improved seed and to serve as a base population for breeding.

Eucalyptus cladocalyx NSW and VIC

The seedling seed orchards of Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar Gum) are located at Corowa, New South Wales, and Benalla, Victoria. They produce improved seeds and serve as part of a base population for breeding.

Eucalyptus benthamii NSW and ACT

The seedling seed orchards of Eucalyptus benthamii located in Deniliquin, New South Wales and Kowen, ACT produce improved seed, utilising selected families from natural populations. They also serve as part of a base population for breeding.

Corymbia maculata

The seedling and clonal seed orchards of Corymbia maculata located at Deniliquin and Corowa, New South Wales, Australia produce improved seed and serve as part of a base population for breeding.

Acacia mangium QLD

The seedling seed orchards of Acacia mangium located in north Queensland produce improved seed and serve as a part of a base population for breeding.

Acacia crassicarpa QLD

The Acacia crassicarpa seed production area located in north Queensland produces improved seed and serves as part of a base population for breeding.