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Six-pronged approach to support Aussie melon industry
Media ReleaseIN THE wake of a Listeriosis outbreak earlier this year, Hort Innovation has worked with growers to launch a six-pronged initiative to combat foodborne illness risks and support the sustainability of the melon industry. Being delivered
19 June 2018
Joint Florida and Australian citrus black spot research initiative (CT13021)
This international collaboration advanced knowledge of how citrus black spot disease can be limited, and also found a type of citrus that may advance breeding of resistant varieties in the future.
18 June 2018
Determining the extent and causes of abnormal vertical growth (MC15011)
This project looked at the current impact of abnormal vertical growth (AVG) on the macadamia industry, as well as potential causes of the development and spread of the disorder.
25 May 2018
$1 million chemical grants boost for industry
Media ReleaseTHE NATION'S horticulture Research and Development Corporation, Hort Innovation, today announced it successfully secured more than $1 million in assistance grants under the Federal Government’s Access to Industry Uses of Agricultural
1 May 2018
$16M effort to support Aussie vegetable health
Media ReleasePLANT DISEASE specialists from around the country are combining forces to combat some of the biggest threats to Australian vegetables through a $16M initiative announced today. Being delivered by Hort Innovation, and led by the
19 April 2018
Managing fungal leaf spot pathogens in production nurseries
This fact sheet provides information on fungal leaf spot pathogens and their biology, symptoms, epidemiology and management in production nurseries.
18 April 2018
Managing scarab beetles in production nurseries
This fact sheet provides detailed information on scarab beetles and their biology, appearance, host range, damage and management in nurseries.
18 April 2018
Managing gall-inducing insects in production nurseries (management plan)
This pest management plan provides information on how to manage gall inducing insects in production nurseries.
18 April 2018
Sexy sterile fruit flies enlisted in fruit fly fight
Media ReleaseMILLIONS of ‘attractive’ sterile fruit flies are being dropped from the sky over Adelaide as the $45 million fruit fly fight continues. This is the first time Queensland fruit flies (Qfly) sourced only from the new National Sterile
3 April 2018
Biological control of Botrytis cinerea in strawberry (BS12007)
A prototype biological control agent for grey mould in strawberries was produced under this project, based on a non-pathogenic fungus.
22 February 2018