Ongoing project
Feasibility/scoping study: Surveillance and diagnostic framework for detecting soil-borne pathogens in vegetable industries (MT21016)
Delivery Partner: NSW Department of Primary Industries
This multi-industry investment is examining the potential to develop a national surveillance and diagnostic framework for soilborne pathogens of melon, onion, potato, sweetpotato and vegetable crops.
The project team have three main areas of focus:
Based on a thorough review of literature describing relevant technologies, and consultation with industry bodies, growers and government regulatory and scientific staff on practicality, application, cost effectiveness and appropriateness of outputs, the project team will determine the feasibility of a national framework, identify gaps and opportunities, and provide recommendations for future research direction.
This multi-industry project is a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Melon, Onion, Potato - Fresh, Potato - Processing, Sweetpotato and Vegetable Funds
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