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Horticulture - Elective 3
Current research in horticulture
Technological innovations in horticulture have resulted in improvements in the production of native plants.
This material addresses aspects of the following syllabus outcome:
H4.1 applies appropriate experimental techniques, technologies, research methods and data presentation analysis in relation to agricultural problems and situations.
The sources of information presented in the following section will assist in work that contributes towards understanding the following syllabus content areas:
- research methodology and presentation of research by:
- analysing a study of one technological innovation aimed at improving productivity in one particular horticultural industry.
Where can you find information on current research in agriculture?
The following is a list of web sites where you can find current research in horticulture.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The CSIRO Index
page 
is a good starting point when looking for research conducted by this Federal government body.
The following links will take you to the research web pages of the relevant divisions of the CSIRO.
CSIRO journals
The following publications have some free articles that can be viewed on line:
NSW Agriculture
NSW Agriculture performs research in many aspects of Agriculture. This link takes you to Research, Extension and Education within NSW Agriculture .
The Farrer Centre
The Farrer Centre is the research centre at Charles Sturt University.
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