Variation In Basic Density, Fibre And Vessel Morphology Of Eucalyptus Tereticornis Sm. Clones
The basic density, fibre and vessel morphology of five clones of Eucalyptus tereticornis developed by ITC Bhadrachalam were reported. The five clones represented by four trees each of four and half years old, were from Sarapaka, Andhra Pradesh. Significant variation have been found among the clones. Basic density is positively correlated with fibre length, vessel diameter and positively correlated with vessel frequency while other characteristics have no effect. The results obtained in this study have shown the suitability of raw material for paper and pulp where the required basic density is met with. Mainly these clones are primarily tried to meet the requirements of paper and pulp industry.
Genetically Improved Clonal Planting Stock of Eucalyptus - a Success Story from India
The paper describes success story of Clonal Technology Research and Development Programme for genetic improvement of planting stock of Eucalypts through vegetative propagation and cloning techniques being implemented since 1989. Comparative data in respect of adaptability and growth rates has been presented and discussed. Details of most promising clones called 'Bhadrachalam' clones of Eucalypts selected for large scale commercial multiplication, with their origin and performance in various trials have been given. Progress of Eucalypt plantations, major constraints and factors contributing to success have been described. Development and deployment of genetically improved, high yielding, fast growing and disease resistant 'Bhadrachalam' clones of Eucalyptus on commercial scale for the first time in India, by a private sector company, ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Limited, have been highlighted.
Professional support in rural New South Wales: perceptions of new graduate occupational therapists.
OBJECTIVE
To explore the experiences of professional support among new graduates working in rural New South Wales, including the current availability of professional support and the impact of support levels on professional practice.


DESIGN
Qualitative, using semistructured face-to-face or telephone interviews.


SETTING
New graduate occupational therapists employed in public and private hospitals and community health services in rural New South Wales.


SUBJECTS
Nine new graduate occupational therapists within their first year of practice.


MAIN OUTCOME
A description of participant experiences of professional support and strategies to enhance the recruitment and retention of occupational therapists in rural areas.


RESULTS
Participants reported varied experiences of professional support and emphasised the importance of having access to a wide variety of resources. Participants highlighted that professional support could assist in developing independence and other skills. However, ultimately a lack of support resulted in decreased confidence and subsequent decreased job satisfaction among participants.


CONCLUSIONS
The findings suggest that greater effort should be directed to ensuring that all new graduates have access to professional support, including structured supervision, and that strategies be explored and adopted to ensure that this occurs.