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ProbiSafe – developing biocontrol agents to inhibit pathogen growth (VG16005)
This investment developed and verified new biological control agents to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria on vegetables
22 May 2019
Improving safety of vegetable produce through on-farm sanitation, using electrolysed oxidising (EO) water (VG15068)
This project investigated whether ‘electrolysed oxidising’ or ‘EO’ water can be used to increase the quality of vegetable irrigation water.
30 July 2020
Groundbreaking research unleashes the hidden power of apples
The world’s most potent antioxidant supplements are made with Australian apples, opening up a potential new revenue stream for local growers
30 November 2016
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
Food safety for the Australian mushroom industry (MU16005)
This project has examined the potential for contamination of fresh whole and sliced mushrooms a mushrooms by human pathogens
30 August 2018
Boosting vegetable consumption through diet (VegeEze) (VG16071)
A mobile app for encouraging vegetable consumption, VegEze, was developed by this investment, which also delivered insights into how technology can be used to support vegetable use
9 August 2018
A revolutionary new sensor for in-field measurements of food safety in leafy vegetables (VG13073)
This project aimed to construct a working prototype of a new-generation Raman sensor to detect dangerous microorganisms in leafy vegetables.
1 August 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
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
Broccoli lattes could be a thing
Media ReleaseNUTRIENT-RICH coffees may be on the horizon after researchers have developed a powder that is made from imperfect-looking broccoli that would have been cast aside during processing. Being delivered through Hort Innovation for
6 June 2018