R&D projects
Discover mushroom levy investments into Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives
The mushroom levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Online resource for mushroom health and nutrition science for healthcare professionals (MU22006)
This project is creating the MUSHRoom (Mushroom Science and Health) online platform that is a one-stop-shop for research and resources on the nutrition and health benefits of mushrooms.
3 July 2023
Mushroom industry conference and roadshow program 2023-2026 (MU22007)
This project delivers a national mushroom grower conference and roadshow program that promotes the uptake of best practice to the broader mushroom industry.
3 July 2023
Mushroom international study tours – inbound and outbound (MU22010)
This project delivers a range of inbound and outbound international study tours for the mushroom industry.
17 May 2023
Review and evaluation of mushroom packaging (MU22008)
This short project identified and evaluated the suitability of alternative packaging options for the Australian mushroom industry.
31 May 2023
Industry level lifecycle analysis updated to better understand eco-credentials and minimise risks (MU22005)
This investment is developing a tool for mushroom growers to compare their environmental performance against industry-average benchmarks.
9 February 2023
Alternate casing substrate – providing review of research to date and an expert forum for future R&D investment (MU22009)
This project investigated the current situation regarding peat availability and existing research into finding suitable alternatives for mushroom growing.
3 June 2024
Mushroom industry conference (MU21008)
This investment delivered a national mushroom industry conference which will took place over three days from 26-28 October 2022.
19 December 2022
PhD program to study viruses associated with Agaricus mushrooms in Australia (MU22003)
This investment supports a PhD candidate studying viruses associated with Agaricus mushrooms in Australia by researching host/virus interactions to improve understanding of their impact on quality and yield.
29 November 2022
Scientific basis for a mushroom food group in the Australian Dietary Guidelines (MU22001)
This short project is reviewing and collating the scientific evidence base to support mushrooms (fungi) being classified as a separate food group within the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
5 December 2023
Marketing campaign evaluation modules FY22/23 (MT22200)
This project examined the impact of Hort Innovation’s Apple and Pear, Avocado, Banna, Mango, Mushroom and Sweetpotato levy-funded marketing campaigns.
4 December 2023