R&D projects
Discover apple and pear levy investments into Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives
The apple and pear levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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A model for industry planning and preparedness for an incursion of Varroa mite (MT12049)
This project tested the preparedness of Australia’s pollination-dependent industries for an incursion of the exotic bee pest Varooa mite (Varroa destructor).
16 November 2015
Student scholarship: ‘Orcharding the Future: the influence of temperature on pome fruit flowering across Australia’ (AP13023)
This investment supported research into the influence of temperature in flowering (green tip timing) in Cripps Pink apple.
2 October 2015
Apple and pear industry data collection (AP13035)
This 2014/2015 project collected data to give the apple and pear industry access to more accurate predictions of national crop volume and related effects on market price and resources.
4 August 2015
Apple and pear industry Asian export market development (AP11023)
This project, which ran from 2012 to 2015, worked to build industry export capability and develop markets for Australian apples and pears in South East Asia.
29 June 2015
Pear rootstocks trial (AP10016)
New dwarfing and semi-dwarfing rootstocks for pear varieties were trialed under this project in combination with different pear varities and training systems.
6 May 2015
Data and analysis - InfoPome (AP11033)
InfoPome is the apple and pear industry's stock stracking system. This investment supported InfoPome between 2012 and 2015.
3 March 2015
Understanding to revitalise fresh pear industry development (AP13011)
This short investment sought to better understand Australian pear growers' information needs and businesses, feeding into future industry development and communication work.
17 October 2014
Commercialisation of pear varieties (AP09026)
The evaluation and commercialisation of new Lanya (ANP-0118) and Deliza (ANP-0131) red blush pear varieties was supported through this investment.
9 August 2014
New Zealand study tour 2014 (AP13702)
This industry study tour to New Zealand investigated innovative apple research, production and handling techniques, with a particular emphasis on the Rockit apple cultivar and how it is marketed
23 June 2014
Extension of AP05002: Alternaria fruit spot – new directions (AP06007)
This project investigated Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases in apples, providing new insights on the pathogens and their management.
24 February 2014