R&D projects
Discover fresh potato levy investments into Potato - Fresh Fund R&D initiatives
The fresh potato levy has been invested into following Hort Innovation Potato – Fresh Fund R&D initiatives, together with Australian Government contributions.
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Sampling for Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) (PT19001)
This project has developed a sampling kit and protocols for the collection and preservation of field samples for testing of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) in potato tubers.
12 January 2021
Exploring Spongospora suppressive soils in potato production (PT16002)
This project identified opportunities for the management of Spongospora diseases including tuber powdery scab and root galling through manipulation of soil factors.
10 August 2020
Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing pink rot in potatoes – a pilot study (PT19000)
This project investigated how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot disease in potatoes.
30 January 2023
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
Spongospora infection of potato roots – ecology, epidemiology and control (PT14002)
This project improved current understanding of the pathogen that causes powdery scab and identified opportunities for improved disease management
21 November 2018
Mechanisms and manipulation of resistance to powdery scab in potato roots (PT17003)
This project investigated root resistance to powdery scab infection in potatoes.
24 May 2023
Monitoring psyllids and psyllid predators in Australian potato crops (PT14001)
This project maintained a psyllid and psyllid predator trapping program in potato crops across major production areas of eastern Australia for three consecutive cropping seasons.
5 February 2019
Improving management of white-fringed weevils in potatoes (PT09027)
This project investigated white-fringed weevil as a major pest of potatoes. It developed a method to determine the density of grubs present in a paddock and furthered understanding of how the weevil detect roots in the soil.
5 February 2019
Surveillance of tomato potato psyllid in the Eastern States and South Australia (MT16016)
Surveillance activities for tomato potato psyllid (TPP) were funded through this project from mid-2017 into 2018.
23 July 2018
Generation of data for pesticide applications in horticulture crops 2018 (ST17000) (ST17000o)
This investment was responsible for generating pesticide residue and crop safety data to support minor use permit applications and renewals.
10 May 2023