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Management of Carpophilus beetle in almonds (AL15004)
This project investigated the species of Carpophilus responsible for damaging almond crops, and looked at the use of an attract and kill system in reducing damage by the pest.
26 September 2018
Implementation of recommendations from the Avocado Nursery Voluntary Accreditation Scheme review (AV16013)
This investment involved the implementation of recommendations from the review of the Avocado Nursery Voluntary Accreditation Scheme (ANVAS) to improve the scheme and its guidelines to ensure they are best placed to protect the industry's productivity and profitability.
19 September 2018
Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 – biosecurity and sustainable solutions (BA14013)
This project delivered new biosecurity strategies to avoid, contain and manage the Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus in bananas.
31 July 2018
Joint Florida and Australian citrus black spot research initiative (CT13021)
This international collaboration advanced knowledge of how citrus black spot disease can be limited, and also found a type of citrus that may advance breeding of resistant varieties in the future.
18 June 2018
Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth (MC15011)
This project looked at the current impact of abnormal vertical growth (AVG) on the macadamia industry, as well as potential causes of the development and spread of the disorder.
25 May 2018
Biological control of Botrytis cinerea in strawberry (BS12007)
A prototype biological control agent for grey mould in strawberries was produced under this project, based on a non-pathogenic fungus.
22 February 2018
Integrated pest, disease and weed management systems for pineapple (pineapple industry technical officer) (PI12008)
This project investigated management options for major pest, disease and weed threats for the Australian pineapple industry.
10 October 2017
Effect of sulphur dioxide and cold on survival of insects during storage of table grapes (TG15003)
This investment demonstrated that current cold and sulphur dioxide treatments for exported table grapes will kill any accidental occurences of pests including long-tailed mealybug, lady bird beetle, European earwig, Argentine ant, Carpophilus beetle and two-spotted spider mite.
7 September 2017
Classification of the onion rust complex and development of rapid diagnostic assays (VN13001)
Onion rusts affecting Australian crops were investigated by this project, which identified rust complex species and developed diagnostic tests to aid onion rust identification.
3 August 2017
New in-field treatment solutions to control fruit fly (2) (VG13042)
This project produced the Fruit Fly Management for Vegetable Growers guide and investigated new methods for managing and monitoring fruit flies.
3 July 2017