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Understanding the role of latency in banana bunchy top virus symptom expression (BA19002)
This investment helped the Australian banana industry better understand how banana bunchy top virus spreads and reoccurs
23 August 2023
Investigation into citrus blossom bugs in avocados (AV19000)
This investment is developing an understanding of the biology and ecology of citrus blossom bug and its impact on the Australian avocado industry
1 March 2020
Pilot sterile codling moth releases for the apple industry (AP18001)
This project examined the application of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a tool for control of codling moth in Australian apple orchards.
1 July 2024
Fall armyworm update and alert
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is an exotic pest that has recently been detected for the first time in Australia. Hort Innovation is keeping a close eye on the situation and is currently working with the relevant authorities to prepare and protect the horticulture sector against any potential spread of fall armyworm.
30 October 2020
Virus diseases of cucurbits in Australia fact sheet
This fact sheet summarises the symptoms, spread and control measures for viruses affecting curcurbits
22 January 2020
Caffeine linked to rapid testicle growth, stronger sex drive in male fruit flies
Media ReleaseIN THEIR quest to create the ‘ultimate sterile male fruit fly’ to attract wild females and curb a pest that is costing Australian farmers up to $300 million in lost markets each year, scientists have turned to caffeine. A recent study,
29 January 2020
High-tech map shows fruit, macadamia farms hit by bushfires
Media ReleaseAMID DEVASTATING bushfire activity across Australia, scientists have released a map that shows avocado, mango, olive, banana, macadamia and citrus orchards that have been impacted, to help with response and recovery efforts. Driven by
20 January 2020
Hort closes decade with big wins for growers
Media ReleaseTHE LAST 12 months has seen unprecedented growth across the horticulture industry with the grower-owned rural research and development corporation, Hort Innovation, kicking big goals for industry. In the last year Hort Innovation
7 January 2020
New podcast bust myths and boosts business
Published 29 November, 2019
28 November 2019
Biosecurity reminder for onion growers
This article reminds onion growers about the importance of biosecurity and points to some useful resources
19 November 2019