261-270 of 312 results
Controlling plant and fruit diseases in strawberry fields (BS11000)
The effectiveness of different chemical treatments for the control of grey mould and stem-end rot of strawberries were assessed in this project.
6 February 2017
Maximising yield potential and persistence in pyrethrum through an enhanced understanding of abiotic and biotic stresses (PY12002)
This pyrethrum investment included research into plant growth regulators for pyrethrum vigour, the effects of waterlogging and plant density on crop yield and persistence, and controlling slug and snail damage.
19 January 2017
Management of insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid (VG12109)
This project developed a better understanding of insecticide resistance in green peach aphid populations across Australia, so that better management strategies for vegetable crops can be implemented.
12 January 2017
The effects of using anhydrous ammonia to supply nitrogen to vegetable crops (VG15062)
Information on using anhydrous ammonia in vegetable crops, as a cost-effective and efficient method of supplying nitrogen, was produced by this research.
11 January 2017
Review of current irrigation technologies (VG14048)
This investment has given Australian vegetable growers an understanding of available and emerging irrigation practices and technologies, supporting the uptake of more efficient water practices.
11 January 2017
Confirmation of ultra-filtration as a viable low-cost water disinfection and nutrient solution recycling option (VG13052)
This investment looked at the practical and economic feasibility of ultra‐filtration as a technology for nutrient solution disinfection in closed hydroponic vegetable growing.
5 January 2017
Producing high value dried grapes - stage 2 (DG13006)
An updated Dried Grape Best Practice Guide was produced by this project, to enable growers to consistently produce high-quality and high-value light-coloured dried fruit.
21 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
Reducing mango industry losses from resin canal discolouration (MG14004)
This project gained insight into the occurrence, contributing factors and diagnosis of resin canal discolouration in Kensington Pride mangoes produced in the Northern Territory.
11 October 2016
Increasing productivity and extending seasonality in soil grown vegetables using capsicum as a candidate (VG12103)
The role of capsicum rootstocks, varieties, ratooning and shading in increasing productivity and extending the growing season were investigated in this research.
22 September 2016