R&D projects
Discover nursery levy investments into Nursery Fund R&D initiatives
The nursery levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Nursery Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Nursery industry natural disaster risk mitigation and recovery plan (NY18008)
This project assessed the potential for natural disasters and severe weather events to impact on the Australian production nursery industry and developed strategies and resources for better preparedness, speedier recovery and stronger resilience.
28 September 2022
Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next generation sequencing (MT18005)
This investment was tasked with supporting the adoption of ‘next generation sequencing’ in the screening of imported horticultural plant material in post-entry quarantine facilities.
23 August 2023
Xylella coordinator (MT17006) (MT17006a)
Through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative, this investment supported the role and activities of a national coordinator relating to exotic bacteria Xylella fastidiosa.
14 June 2023
Improving pest management for the nursery industry (NY17009)
This project focused on plant protection for the nursery industry, looking at chemical access, structured crop monitoring and integrated pest and management.
28 September 2022