1231-1240 of 1519 results
Review of international best practice for postharvest management of sweet cherries (CY17000)
This project reviewed local and international postharvest practices that optimise cherry shelf life, quality and value throughout the supply chain.
27 June 2017
Vegetable trend forecasting and analysis (VG16027)
This project identified large-scale trends in the vegetable industry relating to diet and health so that growers can take advantage of them
27 June 2017
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