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DArT markers for root rot resistance in pineapple (PI10006)
This project investigated the feasibility of developing pineapple varieties resistant to Phytophthera cinnamomi, which causes root rot.
27 August 2014
Australian sweet persimmon industry development – phase 3 (PR12000)
This project developed the Persimmon Postharvest Manual and also delivered a range of work into pest and disease management, including research into mealy bug and clearwing moth.
25 June 2014
Managing citrus gall wasps in southern citrus regions (CT10021)
The biology of citrus gall wasp and management options for the controlling the pest in citrus orchards were investigated in this research.
24 June 2014
Enhancing market attitudes towards IPM and sustainable vegetable production practices (VG12084)
Consumer attitudes towards sustainable vegetable production practices including integrated pest management (and possible friendly insect contamination) were investigated in this project.
20 June 2014
The effects of different species of true bugs on strawberries (BS12026)
True bugs', such as mirids, and their potential to cause economic damage in Victorian strawberry crops were investigated in this research.
13 June 2014
Thresholds for plague thrips in the Victorian strawberry industry (BS12003)
This project investigated if plague thrips, either alone or in combination with onion thrips, cause damage to strawberry flowers and berries.
13 June 2014
Integration of crop and soil insect management in sweetpotato (VG09052)
Ways to improve pest management in sweetpotato crops were explored by this project, which investigated new chemicals, application approaches, integrated pest management and more
2 June 2014
Extension of AP05002: Alternaria fruit spot – new directions (AP06007)
This project investigated Alternaria leaf blotch and fruit spot diseases in apples, providing new insights on the pathogens and their management.
24 February 2014
Optimising phosphonate use for Phytophthora root rot management in Shepard avocados in North Queensland (AV11011)
Ways to improve phosphonate application for the control of Phytophthora root rot in Shepard avocados were investigated in this project.
29 January 2014
Benchmarking study to assess vegetable industry biosecurity awareness and preparedness (VG12085)
This project explored the understanding of biosecurity among vegetable industry stakeholders, and assessed attitudes towards recommended biosecurity practices.
22 January 2014