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Thrips species in NSW cherries and the timing of associated ring russet injury (CY16000)
This project examined thrips species and activity in the NSW cherry orchards, and investigated correlation with ring russet damage.
27 June 2017
National cherry development program (CY12023)
Annual cherry roadshows were funded through this project, to bring R&D outcomes, research and advice to Australian cherry growers.
27 June 2017
Improving fruit quality and consistency in cherries through maximized nutrient availability (CY12002)
Different nutrient management strategies for cherries were investigated for their effect on cherry quality and soil health in this project.
27 June 2017
Quality standards, refinement and testing (MG15002)
The Mango Industry Quality Standards were produced by this project, which also provided training in mango fruit quality and maturity assessment, plust access to calibrated near-infrared Felix 750 Produce Quality Meters for assessing dry matter.
27 June 2017
Managing soil borne diseases of onions (VN13003)
A best practice guide for onion stunt was produced by this project, which looked at improving management of the disease as well as looking at root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus neglectus and pink-root-causing Setophoma terrrestris.
16 June 2017
Exploring alternatives for managing Phytophthora root rot in avocados (AV13021)
This project assessed alternative chemical treatments for Phytophthora root rot in avocados, including mandipropamid and potassium silicate.
16 June 2017
Improving consumer appeal of Honey Gold mango by reducing under skin browning and red lenticel discolouration (MG13016)
Ways to reduce under skin browning and red lenticel discolouration in Honey Gold mangoes were explored in this work, to improve consumer appeal.
16 June 2017
Evaluating new citrus varieties 2013-2017 (CT12026)
New citrus varieties were evaluated under this project, across a range of climates, soils and rootstocks.
15 June 2017
Industry development for the NSW turf industry (TU12024)
The role and activities of an industry development officer for the New South Wales turf industry were supported by this investment, which ran from 2013 to 2016.
15 June 2017
Integrated approach for control of foliar diseases in strawberry runner nurseries and management of chemical resistance (BS13004)
This project looked at the control of powdery mildew and leaf blotch in the strawberry industry (both nursery and fruit growing) and led to minor use permits for new fungicides.
14 June 2017