1281-1290 of 1519 results
Monash Remediation (AL12011)
After the detection of ringspot virus in budwood tree populations, this investment supported the remediation of the almond industry's budwood repository.
19 January 2017
Financial performance of Australian vegetable farms 2013-14 to 2015-16 (VG13068)
Annual economic surveys of the vegetable industry, collecting comprehensive production and financial performance data, were supported by this project from 2013/14 to 2015/16.
19 January 2017
Molecular mapping, nutrition, and value adding of almonds (AL13008)
This technical project used molecular techniques to help improve almond breeding and select for almond varieties with improved nutrition.
19 January 2017
RNA silencing based Phytophthora root rot resistant avocado rootstocks – Phase 2 (AV13000)
To improve avocado yield, this project employed a novel strategy, 'RNA silencing', to help obtain avocado rootstocks tolerant to Phytophthora root rot.
19 January 2017
Sensitivity study - impact of increasing vegetable exports on the domestic market (VG15061)
The economic impacts of future changes in vegetable export activity were assessed by this project in relation to vegetable production, exports and prices.
19 January 2017
Maximising yield potential and persistence in pyrethrum through an enhanced understanding of abiotic and biotic stresses (PY12002)
This pyrethrum investment included research into plant growth regulators for pyrethrum vigour, the effects of waterlogging and plant density on crop yield and persistence, and controlling slug and snail damage.
19 January 2017
Management of insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid (VG12109)
This project developed a better understanding of insecticide resistance in green peach aphid populations across Australia, so that better management strategies for vegetable crops can be implemented.
12 January 2017
The effects of using anhydrous ammonia to supply nitrogen to vegetable crops (VG15062)
Information on using anhydrous ammonia in vegetable crops, as a cost-effective and efficient method of supplying nitrogen, was produced by this research.
11 January 2017
Review of current irrigation technologies (VG14048)
This investment has given Australian vegetable growers an understanding of available and emerging irrigation practices and technologies, supporting the uptake of more efficient water practices.
11 January 2017
Research and education of health professionals relating to the health benefits of almond consumption (AL12001)
This project communicated almond health research and evidence to Australian health professionals through events and resources.
6 January 2017