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A multi-target approach to fruitspotting bug (MT10049)
Information on fruitspotting bugs and their management was produced by this investment, which developed the Fruitspotting Bugs 2016 handbook
5 February 2019
Novel nanobionics platform to improve Australian horticulture production and protection from pests (AI14003)
This project explored novel techniques to convert waste from horticultural industries into valuable products, including using macadamia nut shells in the production of gold and silver nanoparticles, activated carbon and more.
16 December 2016
Effect of curative and protective pre-harvest fungicide and postharvest hot water applications on decay of papaya (PP13000)
This project investigated control and management options for reducing post-harvest decay of papaya caused by fungal diseases.
18 November 2016
Baiting for Phytophthora and Pythium in production nurseries (a 2016 Nursery Paper)
This nursery paper can be used as a guide for growers on how to conduct different baiting techniques for Phytophthora and Pythium in production nurseries.
16 November 2016
Development of pineapple biosecurity plan (PI14002)
This project developed the Biosecurity Plan for the Pineapple Industry, to provide a framework to coordinate biosecurity activities for the industry.
11 October 2016
Low dose methyl bromide against fruit flies to improve market access for summerfruit (SF12016)
A new market access protocol based on low-dose methyl bromide fumigation was negotiated with China based on the research conducted in this project, for access of Australian nectarines into China.
27 July 2016
Landscape diversity and field margin management (VG14047)
This project looked at the potential protective effect of maintaining semi-natural habitats around vegetable crop fields, in regards to vegetable pest management.
19 July 2016
The protected culture of strawberry plants growing under plastic tunnels (BS11003)
This project sought to determine the productivity of strawberry plants grown under high plastic tunnels compared to outdoor-grown plants.
28 June 2016
Evaluation of the sugar flotation method for testing cherries for Queensland fruit fly (CY14009)
This investment found the the brown sugar flotation test to be an effective method for testing cherries for Queensland fruit fly.
21 June 2016
Best practice guide for onion stunt
The Best Practice Guide for Onion Stunt provides essential information for growers on control of onion stunt using integrated management strategies.
15 June 2016