Nut of note: 70% of world's macadamia can be traced back to single Australian tree

New research shows a single 19th century tree in southern Queensland gave rise to the world ’s dominant plant varietyThe small Queensland town of Gympie has been identified as the origin of 70% of the world ’s macadamia nuts.New research into the fatty seed has revealed the world ’s dominant commercial cultivar – grown in Hawaii – originated from a single tree in southern Queensland from the 19th century.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Science Australia news Queensland Biology Food Source Type: news