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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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Final research report

2019 Asia Fruit Logistica trade show report

This report provides details of the 2019 Asia Fruit Logistica trade show

28 September 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Category and Consumer Impact Monitor (ST19031)

This investment provided weekly updates on consumer attitudes and behaviours during and beyond COVID-19.

15 June 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

2020 Australian melon industry conference and field day (VM19002)

This investment supported the running of the Australian melon industry and field day for 2020.

31 July 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

The effective control of listeria on rockmelons through alternative post-harvest treatment methods (VM19000)

This investment worked to better understand the causes of outbreaks of listeria in rockmelons, and explored potential risk management strategies.

30 April 2020

Completed project Final Research Report

Ex-post impact assessment (MT18011)

Through this project, Hort Innovation engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.

31 December 2021

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 Final Research Report

Development and implementation of protocols to enable importation of improved honey bee genetics to Australia (MT18019)

This investment laid the groundwork for the importation of desirable honey bee germplasm into Australia, with a focus on sourcing genetic material from bees with a tolerance to Varroa mite and its associated viruses

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

Consumer insights for the Australian melon industry (VM18000)

This investment delivered insights into Australian melon consumers, including their melon consumption habits and attitudes

28 June 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