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Identifying new resistance genes for Panama Tropical Race 4 (BA21000)

This investment is identifying new genetic material associated with Panama Tropical Race 4 resistance with the aim of developing a range of molecular markers to support plant breeding research for Australian banana growers.

16 February 2022

Article

Developing a quicker way to detect Panama disease (TR4) in bananas

Recipient of the Hort Innovation sponsored 2021 Science and Innovation Award, Ryan Orr, is researching a method for early detection of Panama disease in bananas.

13 February 2022

Article

Protecting Australia’s banana industry

Meet banana grower Stephen Lowe, who was involved in trialling new banana varieties with promising TR4 resistance, as part of a Hort Innovation funded project.

10 February 2022

Completed project Final Research Report

Study to review automation of banana de-handing (BA21005)

This project examined whether automating banana de-handing is feasible, and provided the banana industry with an understanding of what would be required to progress towards automation.

26 September 2022

Fact sheet

Opportunities for high-technology horticulture in urban Australia.

This resource provides information on the context of high-technology in horticulture, and how it's being implemented in urban areas to serve a variety of purposes. 

13 December 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

Consumer demand spaces for horticulture (MT21003)

This investment identified and prioritised opportunities to engage consumers and build demand across the domestic market for fruits, nuts and vegetables.

28 November 2022

Completed project

Australian bananas consumer research and tracking FY21 (BA20000)

This project conducted research into consumer perceptions and attitudes towards bananas to provide insights for the banana industry at large.

23 November 2021

Article

The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course is now open for 2022 intakes

The Masterclass in Horticultural Business course is now open for 2022 intakesThe Masterclass in Horticultural Business was launched in 2017 by The University of Tasmania, in partnership with some of the world’s leading names in horticulture,

1 November 2021

Completed project Final Research Report

Banana industry R&D coordination (BA17002)

This investment supported the role and activities of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council R&D Manager

15 October 2021