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Optimising nutrient management for improved productivity and fruit quality in mangoes (ST16004)
This project, as part of a wider Rural R&D for Profit initiative, developed information on nitrogen requirements and management in mango crops to help increase the quantity and quality of mango yields.
30 April 2020
Improved management of pumpkin brown etch (VG15064)
This project examined the causes and management strategies for brown etch, or rust mark, which is a major problem for butternut pumpkin growers.
9 January 2020
Exploring Spongospora suppressive soils in potato production (PT16002)
This project identified opportunities for the management of Spongospora diseases including tuber powdery scab and root galling through manipulation of soil factors.
10 August 2020
Australian Citrus Postharvest Science Program (CT15010)
This project developed best practice management for current fungicides and sanitisers to control post-harvest decay and to improve citrus quality.
3 February 2020
Identifying factors that influence spur productivity in almond (AL14005)
This project investigated the effects of irrigation, nitrogen and light interception on spur production in Nonpareil and Carmel trees.
30 September 2020
Almond productivity: Tree architecture and development of new growing systems (AL14007)
This investment looked at how tree architecture and the use of high-density growing systems can improve almond productivity.
9 September 2020
Precision seeding benefits for processing pea production (VG15039)
This project evaluated stand density and plant spatial arrangements for the processing green-pea industry for increased yields and profitability.
6 November 2019
Optimising benefits of vermiculture in commercial-scale vegetable farms (VG15037)
This project investigated commercial scale vermiculture in the Australian vegetable industry to improve productivity
5 February 2020
Integrated pest and disease management – phase 2 (AP15001)
This investment completed the second phase of research into the use of the Mastrus ridens wasp as a biocontrol agent against codling moth in apples.
11 November 2019
Investigating soil pH and nutrition as possible factors influencing pink rot in potatoes – a pilot study (PT19000)
This project investigated how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot disease in potatoes.
30 January 2023