R&D projects
Discover banana levy investments into Banana Fund R&D initiatives
The banana levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Banana Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Development of molecular markers for Fusarium wilt resistance in banana (BA17006)
This investment developed molecular markers that are associated with different sources of genetic resistance to Fusarium wilt in banana.
14 September 2021
Regulatory support and coordination (pesticides) (MT20007)
This project provided the Australian horticulture industry with key information regarding domestic and international pesticide regulation.
23 September 2024
Australian bananas consumer usage and attitudes study (BA20001)
This short investment undertook research into consumer attitudes towards bananas .
26 July 2021
Phenomenom - The Good Mood Food Module (ST19041)
This project, which was completed during 2020, expanded the number of Phenomenom resources available by adding a module that educates children, parents and teachers on the beneficial mood effects of a diet and lifestyle encompassing horticulture products.
22 February 2021
Biosecurity and sustainability in the banana industry (BA19005)
This investment supported the role and activities of an Industry Strategic Manager (ISM) to develop, implement and respond to industry-related strategies and policies in the banana industry.
31 October 2023
Nutrition claims for The Good Mood Food educational website (ST19037)
This investment assessed 70 horticultural commodities for their nutrient composition related to psychological, neurological and energy benefits.
10 December 2020
Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops – phase 2 (various projects) (ST19001)
This program continued the development, trial and extension of technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools to help growers in predicting fruit quality and yield, and monitoring tree health – including in the early detection of pest and disease outbreaks.
30 June 2023
Developing a national banana bunchy top virus management strategy (BA07014)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 October 2008
Multi-scale monitoring tools for managing Australian tree crops: Industry meets innovation (ST15012 and others) (ST15012)
This grant-funded project progressed the investigation and trial of a number technology-based crop mapping and monitoring tools, and delivered the first iteration of the Australian Tree Crop Rapid Response Map.
3 July 2020
Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)
This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.
15 June 2020