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Completed project Final Research Report

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

Ongoing project

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

Completed project Final Research Report

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

Article

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

Fact sheet

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Media Release

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

Article

Biosecurity reminder for onion growers

This article reminds onion growers about the importance of biosecurity and points to some useful resources

19 November 2019