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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
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
Integrated pest, disease and weed management systems for pineapple (pineapple industry technical officer) (PI12008)
This project investigated management options for major pest, disease and weed threats for the Australian pineapple industry.
10 October 2017
Effect of sulphur dioxide and cold on survival of insects during storage of table grapes (TG15003)
This investment demonstrated that current cold and sulphur dioxide treatments for exported table grapes will kill any accidental occurences of pests including long-tailed mealybug, lady bird beetle, European earwig, Argentine ant, Carpophilus beetle and two-spotted spider mite.
7 September 2017
Classification of the onion rust complex and development of rapid diagnostic assays (VN13001)
Onion rusts affecting Australian crops were investigated by this project, which identified rust complex species and developed diagnostic tests to aid onion rust identification.
3 August 2017
New in-field treatment solutions to control fruit fly (2) (VG13042)
This project produced the Fruit Fly Management for Vegetable Growers guide and investigated new methods for managing and monitoring fruit flies.
3 July 2017
Thrips species in NSW cherries and the timing of associated ring russet injury (CY16000)
This project examined thrips species and activity in the NSW cherry orchards, and investigated correlation with ring russet damage.
27 June 2017
Managing soil borne diseases of onions (VN13003)
A best practice guide for onion stunt was produced by this project, which looked at improving management of the disease as well as looking at root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus neglectus and pink-root-causing Setophoma terrrestris.
16 June 2017
Exploring alternatives for managing Phytophthora root rot in avocados (AV13021)
This project assessed alternative chemical treatments for Phytophthora root rot in avocados, including mandipropamid and potassium silicate.
16 June 2017