R&D projects
Discover avocado levy investments into Avocado Fund R&D initiatives
The avocado levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Avocado Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Avocado rootstock assessment and improvement – interim (AV13018)
Avocado rootstock evaluation and improvement work was supported by this project between 2013 and 2015.
30 November 2015
A model for industry planning and preparedness for an incursion of Varroa mite (MT12049)
This project tested the preparedness of Australia’s pollination-dependent industries for an incursion of the exotic bee pest Varooa mite (Varroa destructor).
16 November 2015
Reducing flesh bruising and skin spotting in Hass avocado (AV10019)
This project investigated flesh bruising - a major postharvest concern for the avocado industry. It identified critical points in the supply chain where brusing happens and more.
5 June 2015
Understanding and managing avocado flesh bruising (AV12009)
This investment continued work to investigate avocado flesh bruising, developing a prototype decision-aid tool to help reduce bruising at retail.
3 June 2015
Avocado industry fruit quality benchmarking (AV11015)
Avocado quality benchmarking data and insights were produced by this project, forming the basis of the Qualicado program between 2012 and 2016.
30 January 2015
Avocado best management practices and internet-based information delivery (AV10002)
This avocado best management practice project produced the Avocado Problem Solver Field Guide and a host of other growing information.
6 January 2015
Australian avocado export development plan 2014-2019 (AV12025)
Export development planning for Australian avocados was undertaken by this investment, looking at ways to boost exports between 2014 and 2019.
29 April 2014
Optimising phosphonate use for Phytophthora root rot management in Shepard avocados in North Queensland (AV11011)
Ways to improve phosphonate application for the control of Phytophthora root rot in Shepard avocados were investigated in this project.
29 January 2014
Improving yield and quality in avocado through disease management - phase 2 (AV10001)
Managing avocado diseases to increase yield, fruit quality and avocado tree health was the focus of this research, which included work into Phytophthora, brown root rot, phosphorous acid and IDM.
15 August 2011