491-500 of 595 results
Improving fruit quality and consistency in cherries through maximized nutrient availability (CY12002)
Different nutrient management strategies for cherries were investigated for their effect on cherry quality and soil health in this project.
27 June 2017
Quality standards, refinement and testing (MG15002)
The Mango Industry Quality Standards were produced by this project, which also provided training in mango fruit quality and maturity assessment, plust access to calibrated near-infrared Felix 750 Produce Quality Meters for assessing dry matter.
27 June 2017
Exploring alternatives for managing Phytophthora root rot in avocados (AV13021)
This project assessed alternative chemical treatments for Phytophthora root rot in avocados, including mandipropamid and potassium silicate.
16 June 2017
Integrated approach for control of foliar diseases in strawberry runner nurseries and management of chemical resistance (BS13004)
This project looked at the control of powdery mildew and leaf blotch in the strawberry industry (both nursery and fruit growing) and led to minor use permits for new fungicides.
14 June 2017
MRL risk analyses and risk management options for major citrus export markets (CT14003)
This project reviewed international standards for pesticide residues for grapefruit, oranges, lemons and mandarins in Australian export markets so that information on maximum residue levels (MRL) could be compiled for exporters
13 June 2017
MRL risk analysis for major export markets of the pome fruit industry (AP14002)
This project produced regular information on apple and pear export requirements around pesticides and maximum residue limits (MRLs).
13 June 2017
New in-field treatment solutions to control fruit fly (VG13041)
Ways to improve management of fruit fly in vegetable crops were investigated in this research, including new chemical controls, baiting and more.
31 May 2017
Study groups enabling industry adaption to pineapple market changes (PI13006)
Pineapple study groups were run through this project, while resources including The Pineapple Problem Solver Field Guide and the industry's updated Best Practice Manual were also developed.
29 May 2017
Fruit maturity assessment on farm using near-infrared technology (MG16002)
This project helped mango growers adopt near-infrared technology for assessing and tracking fruit maturity leading up to and during harvest 2016/17.
26 May 2017
Manipulation of regulatory microRNAs to suppress insecticide resistance in diamondback moth (VG13111)
This project investigated the effect of insecticide resistance and insecticide exposure on the microRNA profile of diamondback moth larvae.
15 May 2017