Banana multi-pathogen diagnostics (BY24003)
This project aims to develop a cost-effective, highly sensitive diagnostic tool, Banana MultiPath-BMP, to detect up to 15 banana pathogens with accuracy equal to or better than real-time PCR.
Ongoing project
Enhancing pest surveillance, grower engagement and banana biosecurity resilience (BA24003)
Delivery Partner: Australian Banana Growers Council
This project is aimed at strengthening the banana industry's ability to manage pests and diseases. Building on the success of its predecessor (BA21003), this project focuses on four core objectives: improving disease management, deepening grower education, boosting industry resilience, and expanding surveillance strategies. It targets banana growers and stakeholders across Queensland and northern New South Wales regions that represent over 96% of the national industry.
The project is designed to improve containment of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV), enhance biosecurity awareness, and prepare the industry for future disease threats. Through activities like farm visits, data analysis, workshops, and public engagement, it will deliver practical tools such as surveillance protocols, educational resources, and pest management strategies. Ultimately, this project will empower growers and stakeholders with the knowledge and systems needed to protect the industry’s sustainability and biosecurity into the future.
This project is a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Banana Fund
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