Regional research on native grasses and native grass‐based pastures

Abstract

Abstract This review covers research carried out on native grass pastures in moist temperate Australia. Such pastures extend from southern Queensland through New South Wales and Victoria to south‐eastern South Australia. Other areas occur in Tasmania and south‐western Western Australia. Changes to the original composition resulting from agricultural practices are briefly described. Research on native grasses and native grass pastures in various regions since 1990 is reviewed in detail. Research currently in progress is outlined and suggestions are made for future research on native grasses. The need to correct the imbalance between research on exotic and native pasture species is emphasised.