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National macadamia breeding and evaluation program (MC19000)

This investment continues to progress genetic improvement for the Australian macadamia industry

2 March 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Genetic diversity and population structure of wild and domesticated macadamia (MC18004)

This project uncovered information on the genetic history of macadamia to assist in the development of new and improved varieties for growers.

27 September 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Monitoring avocado quality in retail (AV19003)

This project monitored avocado fruit quality in retail stores across the country to provide detailed, timely feedback to specific packhouses and the industry as a whole.

20 April 2023

Ongoing project

Investigation into citrus blossom bugs in avocados (AV19000)

This investment is developing an understanding of the biology and ecology of citrus blossom bug and its impact on the Australian avocado industry

1 March 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Pilot sterile codling moth releases for the apple industry (AP18001)

This project examined the application of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a tool for control of codling moth in Australian apple orchards.

1 July 2024

Completed project Final Research Report

SITplus: Port Augusta Qfly SIT factory pilot operation (FF18003)

This investment continued to support the operations of the sterile Queensland fruit fly facility established in Port Augusta, South Australia.

16 August 2023

Completed project Final Research Report

Understanding and managing the role of honey bees in CGMMV epidemiology (VM18008)

This project determined the mechanisms by which honey bees introduce CGMMV into healthy cucurbit plants and developed recommendations to manage the transmission of CGMMV by honey bees.

15 December 2021

Ongoing project

Developing a database of bio-markers for compost quality control to maximise mushroom production yield (MU17006)

This investment is exploring how microbial populations within compost can be used to understand, measure and manipulate compost quality.

12 July 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Development and implementation of protocols to enable importation of improved honey bee genetics to Australia (MT18019)

This investment laid the groundwork for the importation of desirable honey bee germplasm into Australia, with a focus on sourcing genetic material from bees with a tolerance to Varroa mite and its associated viruses

15 December 2021