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Research team on the look-out for native legume samples

A research team from Curtin University is currently looking for samples of Glycine canescens (Silky Glycine), Glycyrrhiza acanthocarpa (native liquorice), Kennedia prostrata (Running postman), and Hardenbergia comptoniana (Native wisteria) to evaluate their potential as grain and pasture crops. Images of the species are below.

Farmers who have any of these species on their property and are willing to allow samples to be taken are invited to provide their contact details at the link below. One of the researchers will follow up for collection.

Sampling is scheduled to take place mid-September.

This sample collection is part of PhD candidate Selassie Ahiakpa’s research project, who is exploring the potential of native legumes as crops and pastures. Selassie’s research project is supported by a bursary from the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub).

The research team received their sample collection licence from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and will start collecting in September. L-R: Curtin University Senior Lecturer Dr Nicholas George, PhD candidate Selassie Ahiakpa and Hub Project Manager KJ Pritchard.
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Date Published

26/08/2024

Contact

Natalie Lee Stakeholder & Communications Manager – SW WA Hub nlee@gga.org.au 0456 869 791

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This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

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