Completed project
Citrus industry biosecurity preparedness strategy (CT20006)
This project strengthened the Australian citrus industry’s preparedness for exotic pest threats through the CitrusWatch program.
Completed project
Xylella coordinator (MT17006)
Publication date: December 9, 2018
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This multi-industry and multi-sector investment supported the role and activities of a national Xylella coordinator, through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI).
Xylella fastidiosa is an exotic bacteria that prevents a plant from feeding by impeding the movement of rising sap. While Australia is currently free from the pathogen, it has the potential to threaten more than 350 commercial, ornamental and native plant species across the country.
The coordinator role included developing R&D priorities and projects to help protect Australia’s horticulture and wine sectors from Xylella.
The PBRI brings together and helps coordinate the efforts of Australia’s seven plant-focused research and development corporations, with additional involvement from Plant Health Australia, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, industry, state and federal biosecurity stakeholders. You can learn more about the PBRI on its website here.
This multi-industry project was a strategic levy investment in multiple Hort Innovation Funds
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