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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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
Pear variety evaluation and certification (AP08002)
This project supported the Australian Pome Fruit Improvement Program (APFIP) from 2009 to 2013, with a focus on evaluating and certifying new pear varieties.
13 January 2014
Understanding apple and pear production systems in a changing climate (AP12029)
This project considered the vulnerability of the apple and pear industry to climate change, including effects on winter chill, tree flowering, fruit sunburn and fruit yield.
9 September 2012