R&D projects
Discover citrus levy investments into Citrus Fund R&D initiatives
The citrus levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Citrus Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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National citrus postharvest science program (CT10006)
Between 2011 and 2015, this provided research, advice and information on the latest post-harvest approaches and technologies to citrus growers and packers.
4 April 2016
Driving citrus industry success through a coordinated market development program - stage 2 (CT13022)
This investment supported the roles and activities citrus market development team between 2013 and 2015.
23 March 2016
In-line approaches to control surface pests of concern from export citrus (CT13010)
This project investigated and evaluated control and management tactics for Fuller's rose weevil (FRW) in citrus, with the aim of expanding export opportunities.
15 March 2016
Protecting Australia's citrus genetic material (CT10008)
This project funded protection and testing of the National Citrus Repository pest and disease free foundation trees for nursery tree production, from 2010 to 2015
24 July 2015
Enhancing the export performance of Australian mandarins by improving flavour quality (CT12023)
This research developed a better understanding of the flavour profile and consumer expectations of Australian mandarins in the Chinese market and undertook shipping and shelf life evaluations.
12 June 2015
Evaluate the potential for low-dose methyl bromide as a postharvest disinfestation treatment for citrus (CT14008)
This project investigated low-dose methyl bromide as a potential postharvest disinfestation treatment for citrus, particularly for Murcott mandarins.
15 May 2015
Driving citrus exports through improved market access (CT12005)
A citrus market access manager was supported by this project between 2012 until 2015, to help improve market access for Australian citrus.
9 March 2015
An industry, markets and business development program for the Western Australian citrus value chain (CT11005)
This project supported the role and activities of a Western Australia citrus value chain coordinator between 2011 and 2015.
2 February 2015
A benefit/cost assessment in citrus integrated pest management following the application of soil amendments (CT10022)
This project investigated the use of compost to reduce emergency of citrus thrips from soil as part of an integrated pest management approach
13 October 2014
Managing citrus gall wasps in southern citrus regions (CT10021)
The biology of citrus gall wasp and management options for the controlling the pest in citrus orchards were investigated in this research.
24 June 2014