Supervisory Projects
Timberlakes Paulownia Project near Gingin, WA and the Australian Oak Project near Gingin, WA.
www.timberlakes.com.au
www.australianoak.com.au

Teak Project QLD, Sandalwood Project WA, Brushwood Project WA, Premium Timber Project WA, QLD. www.rewardsgroup.com.au


Research Projects
Oil Mallee Eucalypt Mycorrhizal Project. Collaborative Project with Kansai Electric Company, Japan and the Oil Mallee Association Group in Western Australia researching the role of mycorrhizas (ECM and VAM) on growth and survival of oil mallee eucalypts planted in bands across wheat fields in WA.
www.oilmallee.com.au

Oil Mallee Preliminary sampling report

Mallee euc mycorrhiza report 2002

Application of Remote Sensing in Monitoring Biomass of Oil Mallee Eucalypts

Tuart Seedling Inoculation Project. Collaborative research with Bemax (Cable Sands Pty Ltd) identifying mycorrhizal symbionts associated Tuart trees (Eucalyptus gomphacephla) and the inoculation of seedlings with a diverse range of mycorrhizal fungi.
www.cablesands.com.au
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Management Projects
Production of Black Truffles in the Southern Hemisphere.
Dr. Malajczuk has consulted on trufferie establishment and research on production of black truffles in Tasmania and Western Australia. The WA trufferie (The Wine and Truffle Co.) now produces approximately 80% of the southern hemisphere truffle. Two PhD students and an Honours student have conducted their research on the black truffle under the supervision of Dr. Malajczuk.

These studies included:
1. The affect of applied lime and phosphorous on the competiveness of the black truffle fungus and other ectomycorrhizal fungi found in Tasmania. (Darryl Brown, PhD.)
2. Physiological aspects of Hazel associated with the black truffle development. (Ben Bradshaw, PhD.)
3. Effect of competitive fungi on the black truffle in a trufferie in Western Australia. (Honours study).
4. Factors affecting truffle production in Western Australia through fertilization application. (Harry Eslick , PhD. In progress)
5. The analysis of volatile organic compounds responsible for the aromas of the black truffle. (ECU study).
6. Factors influencing the rot of black truffles. (ECU study).

Production of commercial Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizas (VAM).
In association with Dr Mike Amaranthus of Mycorrhizal Application Inc., Treetec Consulting has been producing commercial VAM inoculum for sale to the ornamental, horticultural and forestry industries. The primary fungus used is Glomus species which has been thoroughly researched for its plant growth attributes and has performed well in all trials conducted by Treetec Consulting including:
• Turf grass growth and root vigour
• Casuarina, eucalypts and Teak growth promotion
• Tomatoes, onions and wheat growth
www.maiaustralia.com.au
www.mycorrhizae.com