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Increasing returns to Kakadu Plum growers through improved pollination

Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) is native to the northern regions of Australia, and is known to contain high concentrations of bioactive compounds. As such it has significant economic value as a super food and key ingredient of nutraceuticals.  Emerging Kakadu plum growers have identified variable yields and quality as a limitation to industry expansion and attribute much of this to poor pollination and fruit set. This project will undertake research, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, to gain a greater understanding of pollination and fruit set in Kakadu plum.

Project date

7 Feb 2021-30 Aug 2022
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Principal investigator

Brian Cutting

Research organisations

Plant and Food Research Australia Pty Ltd

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Essential oils Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains

AgriFutures Australia

AgriFutures Australia proudly focuses on building a rich future for Australian agriculture. We live and work in the regions and …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Focus areas

Industries

Sustainabilities

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