Sapindaceae Production and Research in Australia
Australia has an abundance of native Sapindaceae,with a few species that are considered to have an edible aril.A number of these have minor bush food status but have limited commercial potential.Longan,lychee and rambutan were introduced into Australia from the mid 1800s.Serious commercialization of these crops began from the 1970s when farmers in sub-tropical and tropical regions of Australia were seeking new commercial horticultural opportunities.Currently the value of these industries is in the vicinity of ＄35 M with lychee the predominate crop followed by longan and rambutan respectively. Despite Australia being a minor producer on the world scale it has contributed significantly to the scientific and production developments through the combined efforts of researchers and innovative growers.This paper details the development and status of the commercial Sapindaceae in Australia and highlights production and research activities.
Sapindaceae lychee longan rambutan Australia
Y.Diczbalis B.Nicholls I.Groves K.Lake
Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries South Johnstone,Qld,4883 Australia Bowenia Orchard Byfield,Qld,4703 Australia Groves Grown Tropical Fruits 65 Groves Road,Bungundarra,Qld,4703 Australia Lakeys Tropical Fruit Granadilla Road,ElArish,Qld,4855 Australia
国际会议
福州
英文
49-57
2008-08-25（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）