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Living turf provides bushfire protection scientific report finds
Media ReleaseBUSHFIRES IN AUSTRALIA are common. The Black Summer fires of 2019/2020 are fresh in our minds and their devastating effects are still being felt. Hort Innovation recently completed research on the benefits of living turf and the
29 July 2020
Strawberry breeding program delights tastebuds
Media ReleaseTHE WINTER strawberry season is in full swing. Do you know exactly what goes into that juicy strawberry you see at the supermarkets? Every strawberry season, researchers from the Australian Strawberry Breeding Program trial, taste and
10 August 2020
Understanding the mode of action of phosphite in avocado for enhanced management of Phytophthora root rot (AV19005)
This project improved the avocado industry’s understanding of how the fungicide phosphite is metabolised by trees infected with Phytophthora root rot, so that applications of phosphite can become more targeted and effective, resulting in healthier and more productive orchards.
4 December 2023
World first global review reveals health benefits of the humble mushroom
Media ReleaseREDUCING INFLAMMATION, improved gut health and a stronger immune system are just some of the benefits that eating mushrooms may provide. Hort Innovation commissioned Nutrition Research Australia to complete a systematic literature
22 July 2020
Renewed funding for plant biosecurity research
ArticleHort Innovation welcomes the announcement of the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative program renewal. This week, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud backed the future for plant health research in
16 July 2020
International Alternate Bearing Summit_ Phase one of alternate bearing solutions for avocado growers (AV09009)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 May 2011
Improving yield and quality in avocado through disease management (AV07000)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 December 2010
Improving spraying and management of spotting bugs in avocados (AV06001)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 October 2008
Improved management of avocado diseases (AV04001)
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
1 June 2007
Avocado pollination brochure
This brochure provides information for growers on how to maximise their avocado crop with better pollination.
6 July 2020