Albedo breakdown prediction (CT23003)
What is it all about?
The project is investigating the association between albedo breakdown and historical weather data in citrus crops. It seeks to mitigate the risk of albedo breakdown, enhance fruit quality, and improve overall profitability for the Australian citrus industry.
Challenge
Albedo breakdown in citrus poses significant challenges to the industry in terms of economic costs, lowering fruit quality and increasing spoilage. Treatments are available, however growers need an informed decision-making tool to manage this risk effectively.
Response
The project will create a model that predicts and evaluates albedo breakdown risk based on historical weather data. This will be achieved by analysing climate data, forecasts, and agricultural practices. The model will equip growers with a toolkit to address and manage potential risks inherent in albedo breakdown.
The information will be brought together to create a grower tool for assessing albedo breakdown and a user-friendly guide for risk management.
Benefit
Growers will gain a tool to assess their risk of albedo breakdown, allowing them to make informed decisions about disease management and potentially increasing pack-out percentages and overall citrus production value.
This project is a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Citrus Fund