1431-1440 of 1519 results
Desktop analysis and literature review of chestnut rot (CH13002)
Information on chestnut rot management options was brought together by this review project, which included a look at the costs and benefits of each disease management approach.
10 June 2015
Innovative ways to address waste management on vegetable farms (VG13109)
This project investigated and assessed the feasibility of different plastic processing opportunities for waste from vegetable farms
5 June 2015
Reducing flesh bruising and skin spotting in Hass avocado (AV10019)
This project investigated flesh bruising - a major postharvest concern for the avocado industry. It identified critical points in the supply chain where brusing happens and more.
5 June 2015
Assessment of new varieties to improve fruit quality in dried prunes (DP12000)
New varieties of prunes were evaluated for suitability to Australian conditions under this project, which led to the release of California French Improved and Muir Beauty varieties.
5 June 2015
Understanding and managing avocado flesh bruising (AV12009)
This investment continued work to investigate avocado flesh bruising, developing a prototype decision-aid tool to help reduce bruising at retail.
3 June 2015
Vegetable snacking options market research – stage 2 (VG15060)
This short project undertook market research into vegetable snacking options, looking at distribution channels, smaller vegetable product forms and overcoming issues and challenges related to using locally produced vegetables in processed snack form.
1 June 2015
Post-harvest use of the plant-growth regulator, ethephon, to promote colour development (de-greening) in papaya (PP13006)
The effectiveness of synthetic plant-growth regulator ethephon was studied in this investment as a de-greening and ripening agent for winter-harvested papayas.
26 May 2015
Evaluate the potential for low-dose methyl bromide as a postharvest disinfestation treatment for citrus (CT14008)
This project investigated low-dose methyl bromide as a potential postharvest disinfestation treatment for citrus, particularly for Murcott mandarins.
15 May 2015
Pear rootstocks trial (AP10016)
New dwarfing and semi-dwarfing rootstocks for pear varieties were trialed under this project in combination with different pear varities and training systems.
6 May 2015
Vegetable industry export strategy (VG15052)
This project developed a comprehensive vegetable industry export strategy that seeks to increase the value of Australia’s vegetable exports by 40 per cent by the year 2020
1 May 2015