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RNA silencing based Phytophthora root rot resistant avocado rootstocks – Phase 2 (AV13000)
To improve avocado yield, this project employed a novel strategy, 'RNA silencing', to help obtain avocado rootstocks tolerant to Phytophthora root rot.
19 January 2017
Molecular mapping, nutrition, and value adding of almonds (AL13008)
This technical project used molecular techniques to help improve almond breeding and select for almond varieties with improved nutrition.
19 January 2017
Sensitivity study - impact of increasing vegetable exports on the domestic market (VG15061)
The economic impacts of future changes in vegetable export activity were assessed by this project in relation to vegetable production, exports and prices.
19 January 2017
Review of current irrigation technologies (VG14048)
This investment has given Australian vegetable growers an understanding of available and emerging irrigation practices and technologies, supporting the uptake of more efficient water practices.
11 January 2017
Research and education of health professionals relating to the health benefits of almond consumption (AL12001)
This project communicated almond health research and evidence to Australian health professionals through events and resources.
6 January 2017
Confirmation of ultra-filtration as a viable low-cost water disinfection and nutrient solution recycling option (VG13052)
This investment looked at the practical and economic feasibility of ultra‐filtration as a technology for nutrient solution disinfection in closed hydroponic vegetable growing.
5 January 2017
Producing high value dried grapes - stage 2 (DG13006)
An updated Dried Grape Best Practice Guide was produced by this project, to enable growers to consistently produce high-quality and high-value light-coloured dried fruit.
21 December 2016
Commercial development of subtropical mandarin hybrids (CT09023)
This investment progressed the development and evaluation of new mandarin hybrid varieties for subtropical regions, running between 2010 and 2014.
21 December 2016
Novel nanobionics platform to improve Australian horticulture production and protection from pests (AI14003)
This project explored novel techniques to convert waste from horticultural industries into valuable products, including using macadamia nut shells in the production of gold and silver nanoparticles, activated carbon and more.
16 December 2016
Effect of curative and protective pre-harvest fungicide and postharvest hot water applications on decay of papaya (PP13000)
This project investigated control and management options for reducing post-harvest decay of papaya caused by fungal diseases.
18 November 2016