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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Cork, Quercus suber
Disciplines
Horticulture | Plant Biology | Wood Science and Pulp, Paper Technology
First Page Number
96
Last Page Number
97
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
The oak or Querus genus embraces about 450 species which are generally restricted to the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Commercial cork is the over-abundant suberous tissue or bark from two rather unique members of the Querus genus, namely Q. suber and Q. occidentalis.
A lthough Western Australia has a most suitable climate for growing cork trees the potential of a local cork growing industry is severely limited.
Recommended Citation
Newton, S R J
(1976)
"The cork oak,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 17:
No.
3, Article 8.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol17/iss3/8
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