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Manipulating mango flowering to extend harvest window (MG12012)
This project investigated the climatic conditions associated with mango flowering in the Northern Territory, and chemical treatments that can be used to promote this process.
20 February 2019
Facilitating adoption of IPM through a participatory approach with local advisors and industry (VG15034 and VG15035)
This program worked to increase the uptake of integrated pest management (IPM) practices among South Australian vegetable growers.
20 February 2019
Australia’s most threatening plant disease targeted
Media ReleaseCaption: A Leaf affected by xylella. AUSTRALIA will be better prepared for plant disease outbreaks with the appointment of a national coordinator to lead a three-year program to improve readiness for the potential incursion of the
5 February 2019
Aerated water irrigation for increased water productivity, yield and quality of processing tomato (TM13005)
The project investigated the potential benefits of using aerated irrigation water (‘oxygation’) on the performance of subsurface drip-irrigated processing tomato crops.
5 February 2019
Navigating the wealth of soil health information and identification of opportunities (PT16003)
Potato soil health information was delivered to growers through this project, which brought together current soil health research, knowledge on what constitutes a healthy and productive soil, and information on how to best improve soil health.
5 February 2019
Maintaining and expanding the technical development of the Australian Pistachio Industry (PS14000)
This investment funded the role of a pistachio research field officer, to investigate ways the pistachio industry can increase yields and improve nut quality.
5 February 2019
Improving consistency of mushroom compost through control of biotic and abiotic parameters (MU10021)
This project provided detail about the key microbes involved in mushroom composting, with a view to improvin consistency in compost quality for crops.
5 February 2019
Impact of improved inter-row management on productivity, soils and greenhouse gas emissions in apple and cherry orchards (MT12047)
The impact of improved inter-row management in apple and cherry crops was assessed through this project, in relation to greenhouse emissions and productivity.
5 February 2019
Macadamia – propagation and precocity (MC13014)
Plant growth regulators, mini-grafted trees and tree girdling were found to reduce the time to first harvest and boost yield in macadamia trees in this research.
31 January 2019
International industry analysis for DPA de-contamination, alternative treatments and review of current best practice (AP17001)
This investment reviewed technologies available for protecting apples and pears against storage disorders including superficial scalding and internal browning
30 January 2019