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The protected culture of strawberry plants growing under plastic tunnels (BS11003)
This project sought to determine the productivity of strawberry plants grown under high plastic tunnels compared to outdoor-grown plants.
28 June 2016
Evaluation of the sugar flotation method for testing cherries for Queensland fruit fly (CY14009)
This investment found the the brown sugar flotation test to be an effective method for testing cherries for Queensland fruit fly.
21 June 2016
Full identification of phytophagous turfgrass mite species (TU13021)
The main species of phytophagous mites that impact on warm season turfgrasses in Australia were identified in this research, to improve pest management for growers and end users.
8 June 2016
Development of soil disinfestation systems for production of certified strawberry runners (BS13000)
This project looked at new soil disinfestation and growing approaches for the production of high-health strawberry runners in the absence of methyl bromide.
1 June 2016
Riverina fruit fly campaign coordinator (CT12010)
This investment supported a voluntary, grower-driven fruit fly control program for the Riverina region between 2012 and 2016.
25 May 2016
A needs analysis for integrated pest management R&D in the apple and pear industry (AP15014)
The use of integrated pest management (IPM) in the apple and pear industry was reviewed under this project.
7 May 2016
Mechanisms of cultivar- and race-based disease resistance in avocado (AV09024)
Phytophthora root rot was this project's focus, including avocado and avocado rootstock susceptibility, tolerance and resistance to the disease.
13 April 2016
National citrus postharvest science program (CT10006)
Between 2011 and 2015, this provided research, advice and information on the latest post-harvest approaches and technologies to citrus growers and packers.
4 April 2016
An analysis of fruitspotting bug activity in avocado crops from fruit-set to harvest (AV11021)
This project investigated banana-spotting bug in avocado, producing monitoring and control advice and assessing the use of pheromone traps.
31 March 2016
In-line approaches to control surface pests of concern from export citrus (CT13010)
This project investigated and evaluated control and management tactics for Fuller's rose weevil (FRW) in citrus, with the aim of expanding export opportunities.
15 March 2016