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Discover melon levy investments into Melon Fund R&D initiatives

The melon levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Melon Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.

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Completed project Final Research Report

Understanding and managing the role of honey bees in CGMMV epidemiology (VM18008)

This project determined the mechanisms by which honey bees introduce CGMMV into healthy cucurbit plants and developed recommendations to manage the transmission of CGMMV by honey bees.

15 December 2021

Completed project

Melon and pineapple industry SARP report updates (MT18007)

This investment facilitated a review process for the melon and pineapple industries to provide a clear view of priorities in pest, disease and weed control.

15 April 2019

Completed project Final Research Report

Characterisation and management of Fusarium wilt of watermelon (VM12001)

Fusarium wilt in watermelon was studied in this research, which identified the specific fungal pathogen species involved and looked at resistant rootstocks.

5 February 2019

Completed project

Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000g)

This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.

10 May 2023

Ongoing project

Melon industry minor use program (VM16000)

This investment supports applications and renewals of minor use permits for the melon industry

7 December 2018

Completed project Final Research Report

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