Completed project
International industry analysis for DPA de-contamination, alternative treatments and review of current best practice (AP17001)
Publication date: January 30, 2019
Delivery Partner: The University of Melbourne
Contracted in late 2018, this investment conducted a review of technologies currently available for protecting against apple and pear storage disorders, including superficial scalding and internal browning. It also produced recommendations on ways to decontaminate facilities of diphenylamine (DPA), which is currently used to reduce these disorders.
If you are an apple and pear levy payer, you may request a final copy of the report by emailing communications@horticulture.com.au.
This project was a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund
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