Completed project
Optimising chemical and cultural control of onion white rot (VN20007)
This project developed a soil DNA test and improved management strategies to help onion growers better assess and manage the risk of onion white rot.
Ongoing project
Effective fall armyworm pheromone blends for improved monitoring and population estimation in Australia (AS21000)
Delivery Partner: Macquarie University
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This investment is investigating the geographical variation of the sex pheromone in fall armyworm populations in Australia. This information will assist in optimising pheromone blends in lures for monitoring and mass trapping and application in mating disruption.
The analysis of pheromone blends of Australian populations of fall armyworm will inform the development of regionally effective products that the horticulture industry can adopt to improve surveillance and develop an integrated pest management system involving biological control and cultural practices aimed at reducing the use of chemical pesticides.
This project is funded through Hort Innovation's Frontiers program