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Developing US market access based on irradiation and methyl bromide (CY16012)
This project looked at opening market access for Australian cherries into the US, based on using irradiation as an alternative end-point treatment
2 October 2018
Management of Carpophilus beetle in almonds (AL15004)
This project investigated the species of Carpophilus responsible for damaging almond crops, and looked at the use of an attract and kill system in reducing damage by the pest.
26 September 2018
Implementation of recommendations from the Avocado Nursery Voluntary Accreditation Scheme review (AV16013)
This investment involved the implementation of recommendations from the review of the Avocado Nursery Voluntary Accreditation Scheme (ANVAS) to improve the scheme and its guidelines to ensure they are best placed to protect the industry's productivity and profitability.
19 September 2018
More sustainable crops just a spray away
Media ReleaseCaption: Professor Neena Mitter (centre) and QAAFI researchers test the non-toxic, pathogen-free BioClay spray on cabbages. SCIENTISTS are investigating whether a clay-based ‘vaccine’ for plants could safeguard the nation’s $5.5
13 September 2018
Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 – biosecurity and sustainable solutions (BA14013)
This project delivered new biosecurity strategies to avoid, contain and manage the Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus in bananas.
31 July 2018
Implementing best practice for orchard hygiene
Implementing best practice for orchard hygieneFact SheetThis fact sheet provides key advice for maintaining almond orchard hygiene across the entire season. It was produced under the Australian almond industry innovation and adoption program (
30 June 2018
A preliminary timing guide for red scale management
This guide provides citrus growers with management techniques for the control of red scale with tables to guide control timing with the life stage of the pest.
29 June 2018
Protecting Australia's much loved avocados
Media ReleaseCaption: Aussie researchers go back to back to protect our avo's. RESEARCHERS are working with the Australian avocado industry to safeguard one of the nation’s favourite fruits for years to come. Funded by Hort Innovation – and being
21 June 2018
Six-pronged approach to support Aussie melon industry
Media ReleaseIN THE wake of a Listeriosis outbreak earlier this year, Hort Innovation has worked with growers to launch a six-pronged initiative to combat foodborne illness risks and support the sustainability of the melon industry. Being delivered
19 June 2018
Joint Florida and Australian citrus black spot research initiative (CT13021)
This international collaboration advanced knowledge of how citrus black spot disease can be limited, and also found a type of citrus that may advance breeding of resistant varieties in the future.
18 June 2018