R&D projects
Discover onion levy investments into Onion Fund R&D initiatives
The onion levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Onion Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Development of an onion white rot forecast model for Tasmania (VN14001)
This project examined onion white rot and identified major risk factors that will be of benefit to onion growers
10 October 2018
Classification of the onion rust complex and development of rapid diagnostic assays (VN13001)
Onion rusts affecting Australian crops were investigated by this project, which identified rust complex species and developed diagnostic tests to aid onion rust identification.
3 August 2017
International Onion Research Delegation (VN16001)
This investment brought two international speakers to share knowledge and world best practice with onion growers at the 2016 Hort Connections industry conference.
30 June 2017
Managing soil borne diseases of onions (VN13003)
A best practice guide for onion stunt was produced by this project, which looked at improving management of the disease as well as looking at root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus neglectus and pink-root-causing Setophoma terrrestris.
16 June 2017
Communications plan for the Australian onion industry extension (VN12003)
This investment supported the onion industry's communication and extension program between 2012 and 2015.
4 April 2016
National honey bee pest surveillance program (MT12011)
This investment supported the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program (NBPSP) from 2013 to 2016, to help safeguard pollination-dependent industries.
5 February 2019
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
New onion protocols to assure viability of European exports (VN10001)
Factors influencing the quality of onions along the export pathway to Europe were assessed in this project, which developed recommendations for building resilience.
25 September 2015
Physiology of onion bulbs destined for export markets (VN12000)
This research investigated the role that both pre-harvest growth and development factors and post-harvest mechanical impacts play in maintaining robustness of onions for export.
18 August 2015
International onion researcher delegation (VN17001)
This investment helped bring international researchers to Australia to share key insights with the onion industry
11 November 2011