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Marker assisted breeding of papaya to develop new commercial lines (PP10005)
The papaya industry's breeding program for new varieties was supported by this project from 2011 to 2015.
9 March 2016
Development of molecular diagnostic tools to detect endemic and exotic pathogens of Prunus species for Australia (MT12005)
Diagnostic tools for common summerfruit and almond pathogens were developed under this investment.
8 March 2016
An objective basis for temperate nut industries expansion (MT14041)
Information to support industry expansion for a range of temperate nut crops was produced by this investment, for use by the relevant industries.
8 March 2016
Understanding spatial variability in potato cropping to improve yield and production efficiency (PT13000)
This project looked at variability within individual potato production fields, subsequent impacts on crop yields, and the need to apply inputs at variable rates (precision agriculture).
29 February 2016
Apple and pear industry communications (AP12013)
This investment supported the apple and pear industry's communications program from 2012 to 2015.
25 February 2016
Implementing improvements in the avocado supply chain (AV12013)
This project compiled quality improvement reference materials and BPR training modules for avocado supply chain participants, including retailers.
19 February 2016
Identification and management strategies for true bugs in Tasmanian strawberries (BS13003)
Damaging bug species in Tasmanian strawberry crops were identified in this work, which produced pest and beneficial identification guides and integrated pest management information.
18 February 2016
Ultrasonic drying of horticultural food products (DP12001)
Ultrasound technology for the prune industry was asssed in this project, with ultrasonic pre-treatment found to enhance the process of drying plums.
15 February 2016
Industry roundtable forum (AP13036)
This project facilitated apple and pear industry rountables in 2014 and 2015.
15 February 2016
International dried grape conference participation and FoodNews (DG15700)
This project supported industry attendance at the International Dried Grape Conference in 2014 and 2015, plus a subscription to FoodNews.
12 February 2016