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	Protea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Protea or sugarbush is a genus of flowers in the family Proteaceae, consisting of tropical African shrubs.
		While proteas grow in a number of locations around the world, they are prominent in the fynbos region of South Africa.
		A large project has been underway to catalog proteas in South Africa, called the Protea Atlas Project.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Protea (106 words)

	Protea cynaroides
		Protea cynaroides is part of an ancient plant family, the Proteaceae, which had already divided into two subfamilies before the break-up of the Gondwanaland continent about 140 million years ago.
		Protea cynaroides has one of the widest distribution ranges of all the Proteaceae and occurs from the Cedarberg in the northwest to Grahamstown in the east.
		Protea cynaroides is a woody shrub with thick stems and large dark green, glossy leaves.
	www.plantzafrica.com /plantnop/proteacyna.htm (1072 words)

	Protea Pride - Thirty Australian Champions Shaping the future for rural Australia
		Protea Pride is a grower and exporter of fresh-cut South African flowers and foliages to Japan.
		Protea Pride's business strategy is driven by a fundamental imperative to show a reasonable return on invested capital, while at the same time ensuring the quality of their products are not compromised in any way.
		Protea Pride was careful to select an importer prepared to build a 1ong-term relationship, one who is prepared to communicate and be their ears and eyes in the marketplace.
	www.rirdc.gov.au /champions/ProteaPride.html (2891 words)

	Flower Care Tips - Protea
		Protea flowers are a unique and exciting family of flowers.
		They include the varied protea family, which includes the large and impressive King Protea; furry, tactile Minks; the colorful and durable Leucospermum flowers that look like pincushions; Leucodendron flowers used as filler in both fresh and dried arrangements and Banksia with the corn cob flower head and serrated leaves.
		Protea are thirsty, so you'll want to maintain an adequate supply of clean water, preferably with a floral preservative, in, of course, a clean vase.
	www.blossomsofhawaii.com /care_tips_protea.html (307 words)

	Let the natives have their way with you / Protea thrives on its independence, so don't interfere
		Some protea, such as the King variety, whose artichoke-like buds span as much as 12 inches across and the Silver Tree, eucadendron argentatum, with its understated metallic foliage present year round, can live in pots of at least 15 gallons, Gill said.
		After protea have been in pots for a while, Gill recommends application of an acid-based fertilizer commonly used for camellias or rhododendron, mixed at one-quarter strength during midwinter and in July.
		For instance, he was told that protea are safe from gophers, only to find his first-row plants "pulled down by them as I was planting the second row." So he installed wire baskets in the soil to discourage gopher invasions.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/04/27/HOGE7CEE4J1.DTL&type=printable (1306 words)

	Protea Chemicals (Pty) Limited - Protea Chemicals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Protea Chemicals (Pty) Ltd forms part of the Omnia Holdings Ltd group of companies and operates from 13 sites, situated in all of the major business centres throughout Southern Africa.
		Protea Chemicals (Pty) Ltd is the largest chemical and polymer distributor in Africa and trades into all of the sub-Saharan countries on a regular and increasing scale.
		Protea Chemicals (Pty) Ltd is an active member of CAIA, the watchdog of the chemical industry in South Africa, and as such is a signatory to the worldwide Responsible Care programme.
	www.proteachem.co.za (214 words)

	FineBushPeople: Protea Index
		Proteas are a family of shrubs with unusual and beautiful flowers.
		The genera concerned are Aulax, Leucadendron, Paranomus, Serruria,Faurea, Sorocephalus, Spatalla, Protea, Diastella, Mimetes, Orothamnus, Leucospermum, Brabejum and Vexatorella.
		Prune your proteas so that they stay healthy, vigorous, and produce good cut flowers.
	finebushpeople.co.za /ffproteas.htm (676 words)

	Protea Limited - Technology Leadership in Monitoring Solutions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Protea Limited is a provider of innovative and cost effective solutions to the environmental and efficiency problems of the chemical and process industries.
		Protea specialises in process investigation, to quantify the environmental performance and efficiency of existing processes.
		The Protea site is designed to be viewed in a frames compatible browser, however you may browse the site with limited navigation by viewing the site map.
	www.protea-monitoring-services.co.uk (159 words)

	King Protea - Protea cynaroides
		The King protea was originally from the Cape Town area of South Africa.
		Now King proteas can be found all over the world where the atmosphere is dry and the soil has good drainage.
		King protea are valued for their decorative qualities.
	www.blueplanetbiomes.org /king_protea.htm (246 words)

	Protea Chemicals - KZN - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Whilst Protea Chemicals - KZN cannot match either Protea Chemicals - Inland or Protea Chemicals - Cape in terms of the diversity of industries it services in the region, nevertheless it is a significant division within Protea Chemicals (Pty) Ltd and therefore an important business within the Omnia Holdings Ltd group.
		Protea Chemicals (Pty) Ltd sees itself as ‘innovators in the world of chemistry’ and Protea Chemicals - KZN has lived up to this proud history of innovation in the chemical industry, from its inception in 1968.
		Protea Chemicals (Pty) Ltd is mindful of its environmental responsibilities and conducts its business activities in compliance with internationally accepted principles and practices.
	www.proteachemicalskzn.co.za (400 words)

	Maui Hawaiian Quilts Protea
		The diverse members of the Protea family (Proteaceae) are native to the South Africa or to Western Australia.
		The spectacular King Protea is South Africa's official national flower measures 6-12 inches across and one of the most popular flowers in Maui's cut flower industry.
		Protea is widely used by the hotels for decorating their lobbies.
	www.mauihawaiianquilts.com /protea.htm (218 words)

	RIRDC: The New Rural Industries - A Hanbook for Farmers and Investors- protea, leucadendron and waratah
		Protea and leucadendron require fungicide to combat leaf disease, particularly in summer rainfall areas, the worst diseases being Elsinoe, Drechslera and Colletotrichum.
		Protea need to be ‘pulsed’ with a bactericidal sugar solution to minimise leaf flening, and stored in a cool room lit at approximately daylight intensity.
		Growing protea, leucadendron and waratah for profit has a greater chance of success if it is pursued as an extension of some other agricultural activity on land already owned; otherwise the capital costs of purchasing land, facilities and equipment could be prohibitive.
	www.rirdc.gov.au /pub/handbook/protea.html (2201 words)

	Proteas - Floral Design
		Duchess or rose spoon protea (Protea eximia) is noted for the fine, white hairs on the dramatic red or pinkish-red bracts.
		Protea flowers open on long, sturdy, woody stems that tend to be leafy.
		As an everlasting, the proteas can be used as a mass plant and is often combined with other natural dried materials, such as cones and pods.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art33573.asp (546 words)

	Hawaiian Kine Flowers
		Protea and Hawaiian Tropical Flowers are amoung the most beautiful flowers in the world.
		Once the Protea are fully opened, discontinue watering (empty water from the vase); for arrangements, pour any remaining water out and let them dry out in the arrangement without watering from that point.
		Protea are THIRSTY flowers, so you need to keep a close watch to make sure they have enough water, especially during the first two to three days.
	www.hawaiiankineflowers.com (1322 words)

	Hospitality Net - Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Protea Hotel's expansion into the African continent continues to take shape as the group secures additional properties and announces the scheduled opening of a number of properties.
		Protea is the strongest hotel brand operating in Tanzania, due to their geographic spread, the number of hotels and being only international brand with more than one property in the country.
		The most recent to launch was Protea Hotel Aishi, which has brought the total number of hotels opened to six, and they will be adding on a full service restaurant and turning Protea Hotel Dar es Salaam Apartments into a full service hotel, due to open on 1st June 2003.
	www.hospitalitynet.org /news/4016524.print (287 words)

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		Above all, it is the proteas that are symbolic of South Africa and their export is now significant economically and socially to many rural communities in the Western Cape.
		Unfortunately, germination of protea seeds is low, viability rapidly declines with storage, and in vitro techniques are not been developed for all species.
		The South Africa Protea Producers and Exporters Association (SAPPEX) is the umbrella body of the fynbos industry and has established a cultivar committee to oversee the selection of new plants for evaluation and the release of new cultivars.
	www.new-agri.co.uk /01-5/focuson/focuson8.html (602 words)

	Protea and the orchid plant
		My favorite protea look like coral pink artichokes, continually revealing more and more wondrous layers of strange pink, white and deep maroon bracts within as they open in stages, similar to the thistle at the core of the artichoke, but much more showy and enchanting.
		Protea Atlas Project is an ongoing effort by citizens to locate and preserve stands of protea, which are in danger of eradication.
		Because protea dry well, it is economic to order bunches of fresh protea, which can be shipped anywhere in the United States, and allow them to dry in place in vase or bowl.
	nhnh.essortment.com /blackorchidflo_rknd.htm (915 words)

	HortFACT - Proteaceae - Flower and Foliage Production
		The demand for flowers and foliage from plants of the protea family for export has resulted in a significant increase in the number of properties producing this crop.
		Protea stems generally should not be cut below the previous season's growth as they do not generate much new wood from old growth.
		Grateful thanks are extended to members of the N.Z. Protea Growers Association, particularly Ken Joyce, Robin Soar and Peter Altham, A.C. Jamieson from MAF Advisory Services, Palmerston North, and D.J. Dennis, R. Lill, and M. Prasad from MAF Research, Levin (now Crop and Food Institute), for their considerable contribution and revision of material.
	www.hortnet.co.nz /publications/hortfacts/hf308001.htm (4510 words)

	Protea Flowers Information from the California Protea Association
		The California Protea Association (CPA) is a non-profit corporation that works to improve and develop cultivars and promotes the marketing of Protea.
		The California Protea Association is not a retailer or shipper of Protea, but works to assist those who do cultivate, sell and purchase California Protea flowers.
		Protea growers and those who would like to learn more about this beautiful flower are invited to join the Association.
	www.californiaprotea.com (177 words)

	Hawaii " Protea in Paradise " Flowers
		Protea are found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, and over 300 million years old.
		Protea are named after the legendary Greek Sea God Proteus, due to his ability to change his form at will, and the wide variety of protea forms in existence.
		Protea are versatile, have a long vase life, and offer a dramatic and unique appearance of the blooms.
	www.volcanogallery.com /Protea.htm (363 words)

	Protea - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sasol Proteas: 'n Veldgids Tot Die Proteas Van Suidelike Afrika
		Según la Corte, los socios de Protea ya pueden demandar.(Asociación Nacional de Productores de Teatro)(TT: According to the court, Protea partners can...
		Los fundadores de Protea, tras el fallo favorable de la Suprema Corte, tendrán que pelear en lo penal para recuperar su espacio.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /protea.htm (154 words)

	Proteaflora - Questions & Answers
		Whilst Proteas are relatively easy to grow, a little inside knowledge makes it even easier, and your results more satisfying.
		Proteas grown in most gardens do not need feeding.
		Proteas are best grown away from plants requiring regular feeding.
	www.protea.com.au /site/growingproteas/qa.html (753 words)

	Golden Hawk Protea Exotic Flower Arrangements
		Native primarily to Australia and the mountains of South Africa, Protea flowers have been an acclaimed tourist attraction and national symbol in their homelands for more than a century.
		Golden Hawk Protea, nestled in a remote scenic valley of the Santa Barbara coastal mountains, is perfectly situated in climate, topography and soils to recreate the optimum conditions for producing these spectacular and highly sought after flowers.
		This incredible vase life, combined with direct shipment from Golden Hawk Protea, means a Protea flower arrangement from Golden Hawk Protea is a tremendous value considering that most other flower arrangements are several days old when shipped and last just a few days after arrival.
	www.buyproteaflowers.com /ourflowers.asp (497 words)

	IPA Web Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The International Protea Association was the brainchild of the late Peter Mathews of Australia and resulted from the realisation that there were numerous people around the world interested in Protea cultivation.
		Although proteas are known to originate from South Africa, they are now widely cultivated throughout the world wherever climatic and soil conditions allow.
		The IPA is the instrument, which gives the Protea Industry a status that it could not have as a series of national bodies.
	www.ipa-protea.org (540 words)

	Encyclopedia topic: Protea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		For further uses see Protea (disambiguation) (additional info and facts about Protea (disambiguation)).
		Protea or sugarbush is a genus of flowers in the family Proteaceae (Large family of Australian and South African shrubs and trees with leathery leaves and clustered mostly tetramerous flowers; constitutes the order Proteales), consisting of tropical African shrubs.
		While proteas grow in a number of locations around the world, they are prominent in the fynbos (additional info and facts about fynbos) region of South Africa (A republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pr/protea.htm (152 words)

	Diving South Africa's Protea Banks. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		By mid-summer the waters of South Africa's Protea Banks are thick with sharks: schooling hammerheads, tigers, Zambezies, guitar sharks, sand tigers, coppers, duskies, sandbars and even great whites.
		This must be one of the few places in the world where you can dive with sharks in their natural state, for unlike the sharks elsewhere, these ones are never fed. The only morsels they get are from fishing lines, which they take much to the fishermen's annoyance.
		Protea Banks is fairly easy to reach, just five miles off the tourist resort of Shelley Beach on South Africa 's east coast, an hour south of Durban.
	www.divernet.com /travel/prote697.htm (2151 words)

	What are Protea
		Scientific probes into the early history of plant life have shown that the ancestors of today's Protea were present 300 million years ago.
		The South African species consist of Protea, Leucadendron and Leucospermum for the most part, while the Australian species is the Banksia.
		In these areas the flowers are mostly harvested in the wild, though in later years many flower plantations have sprung up for the commercial growing of the flowers.
	www.californiaprotea.com /protea.html (228 words)

	Protea: Integrative Proteomics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Troubleshoot and calibrate your cation exchange columns with Protea's Peptide Retention Standards - a mixture of defined peptides that selectively elute in a known salt concentration.
		Designed to demonstrate efficient binding and elution, covering a large range of salt concentrations conveniently provided as a stable, lyophilized powder sufficient for 10 injections.
		Protea Biosciences, Inc. announces agreement to provide Proteomics services to a major pharmaceutical company.
	www.proteabio.com /html/index.asp (148 words)

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