Copy of author's previously presented paper inserted. Bibliography: leaves 187-218. This thesis aims to increase knowledge essential for conservation biology and for focused and efficient breeding of banksias. Interspecific hybridisation is assessed as a potential breeding tool, and for the assessment of species relationships within the genus. Species relationships within Banksia are also assessed using molecular techniques. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers are assessed for their usefulness at various taxonomic levels within the genus. The results indicate a close relationship between Banksia and Dryandra, which are sister genera in the tribe Banksiae, family Proteaceae.

Bibliography: leaves 159-205. This research aims to improve understanding of the control of flowering in relation to photoperiod and temperature to increase knowledge of the floral initiation trigger for Banksia. An exploration of the population biology in relation to genetic variation present in commercial and natural populations of Banksia will provide information on the gene pool for breeding programs. Molecular biology techniques have been used to explore areas such as pollen competition and gene flow.

Copy of author's previously presented paper inserted. / Bibliography: leaves 187-218. / x, 219, [12] leaves, [10] leaves of plates : ill (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This thesis aims to increase knowledge essential for conservation biology and for focused and efficient breeding of banksias. Interspecific hybridisation is assessed as a potential breeding tool, and for the assessment of species relationships within the genus. Species relationships within Banksia are also assessed using molecular techniques. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers are assessed for their usefulness at various taxonomic levels within the genus. The results indicate a close relationship between Banksia and Dryandra, which are sister genera in the tribe Banksiae, family Proteaceae. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Horticulture, Viticulture and Oenology, 1997

Bibliography: leaves 159-205. / xiv, 205, [23] leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This research aims to improve understanding of the control of flowering in relation to photoperiod and temperature to increase knowledge of the floral initiation trigger for Banksia. An exploration of the population biology in relation to genetic variation present in commercial and natural populations of Banksia will provide information on the gene pool for breeding programs. Molecular biology techniques have been used to explore areas such as pollen competition and gene flow. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Horticulture, Viticulture and Oenology, 1997