291-300 of 595 results
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
Which Plant Where? Living Labs
‘Living Lab' in Sydney's Inner West Helps Researchers Understand Plant Selection For Urban Spaces in a Changing WorldArticleHort Innovation creates cutting-edge research and development projects that grow the productivity of the Australian
29 January 2019
Almond irrigation best practice management (AL17004)
This investment improved irrigation system performance across the Australian almond industry
31 December 2019
Aussie plant biosecurity gets a $21M tech injection
Media ReleaseAUSTRALIA is on track to adopt some of the most sophisticated plant pest surveillance technologies in the world after Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) secured a Federal Government grant and co-investor funding to
22 May 2017
Dr Jo Luck appointed director of new plant bio-security push
Media ReleaseA RENOWNED Australian scientist with more than 25 years’ experience in plant disease, biosecurity and microbiology has been appointed the director of the national Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI). Dr Jo Luck will lead the
14 July 2017
Why is mistletoe killing our macadamia trees?
Media ReleaseCaption: L2R - Local consultant Chris Fuller, Hort Innovation Relationship Manager Dumisani Mhlanga, research lead Professor Dave Watson, and research assistant Melinda Cook. MISTLETOE, the beloved festive kissing plant, has become
21 December 2018
New app will tell growers when plants need watering
Hort Innovation is joining forces with agriculture technology company The Yield to deliver an exciting new tool for growers – a mobile app designed to help guide irrigation decisions.
12 September 2016