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Evaluation of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados (AV22008)
This investment evaluated the use of irradiation as a postharvest phytosanitary measure for Australian avocados and examining the treatment's impacts on fruit quality.
29 April 2025
Electrochemical pest detection (BY22007)
This investment is developing a standalone electrochemical detection system for invasive pest insects that is readily deployable in shipping containers and adaptable to other settings. This will protect horticultural crops in Australia by reducing risk of incursions by exotic insect pests.
3 July 2023
Modernising phytosanitary risk management (AM21002)
This investment will work closely with domestic biosecurity regulators to strengthen Australia’s scientific approach to managing phytosanitary risks, making it easier for growers to conduct safe cross-border trade.
17 May 2023
Streamlining diagnostics for horticultural seeds imported into Australia (BY22011)
This investment is developing a single diagnostic test (as opposed to the many tests currently required) to detect and mitigate the risk of introducing pathogens into the Australian horticulture sector via imported seeds.
17 May 2023
Knowledge gaps of nut rot of chestnuts (CH22001)
This project collated all the available scientific literature on chestnut nut rot to underpin the development of a research and management plan for the Australian chestnut industry to combat the disease.
23 October 2023
Behavioural and biological management of endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems (BY22001)
This investment is exploring behavioural and biological methods of managing and detecting endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems.
19 April 2023
Capturing the real and potential benefits and costs of on-farm biosecurity measures (MT22008)
This investment quantifies the everyday benefits of on-farm biosecurity practices so that recommendations can be made on how to incentivise vegetable and melon growers to adopt appropriate biosecurity measures.
19 April 2023
An integrated pest management program for the Australian almond industry – Phase 2 (AL22003)
This project delivers an integrated pest management program for the Australian almond industry through providing growers with a toolkit of effective practices, new technologies and practical guidelines.
13 March 2023
An integrated disease management program for the Australian almond industry – Phase 2 (AL22002)
This project delivers an integrated disease management program for the Australian almond industry through providing growers with a toolkit of effective practices, new technologies and practical guidelines.
13 March 2023
Tackling pests and diseases using an integrated approach
From 2017 to 2020, the Hort Innovation Apple and Pear Fund project An integrated pest, disease and weed management program for the Australian apple and pear industry (AP16007) helped apple and pear growers develop and maintain pest-resilient farming system using integrated pest and disease management (IPDM).
21 February 2023