Heat therapy is underway on two virus infected varieties. Micropropagation methods have been developed. Rootstocks of H184 have been generated for use in varietal test blocks to assess the performance of imported material. Successful cryopreservation has been achieved. Regeneration methods for transformation have been developed.
Genetic fingerprints are available for the almond cultivars grown in Australia.
Further research is planned in all these areas to advance the Australian industry by improved yields and quality and increased competitiveness on world markets. This page is maintained by John Sitters . Last updated 15 February 2000.