Historical document
A review and update of the Quality Banana Approved Nursery (QBAN) Compliance Scheme (BA08026)
Publication date: November 1, 2009
Delivery Partner: Tasmanian Quality Assured
This is a final research report from Hort Innovation’s historical archives. Please note that as these reports may date back as far as the 1990s, the content and recommendations within them may be superseded by more recent research.
The primary purpose of the Quality Banana Approved Nursery (QBAN) scheme is to prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of plant pests and diseases that may affect banana plans.
Horticulture Australia Limited has funded a review and update of the QBAN scheme. The primary reason for this review and update was to further strengthen the existing QBAN scheme by developing a standard aimed at assisting tissue culture laboratories and nurseries produce disease-free banana plants and plantlets.
A number of key industry organisations were involved in the review including the Department of Industry and Investment NSW, Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries, the Australian Banana Growers’ Council and representatives from QBAN facilities.
This historical project was a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Banana Fund
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