12 September 2013
A fact sheet with information to help you plan and manage weeds that compete with Australian brassica crops. It provides an overview of weed management methods […]
20 July 2012
Project summarises outcomes of a study into white blister on brassicas which included the investigation of the Alburgo candida race causing the epidemic, the source of […]
20 July 2012
This Project sought to improve current insecticide-based diamondback moth control to limit the development of insecticidal resistance by all Brassica pests to allow for the development […]
20 July 2012
This project aims to improve the awareness of growers in relation to greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprinting. The project has developed a website, which contains […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to build on the existing material produced to support IPM such as field guides, Brassica ICM toolkit, and fact sheets and to […]
20 July 2012
This project chemically analysed and biologically evaluated numerous brassica species to assess the chemical profile and toxicity, growing a range of types to asses growth patterns […]
20 July 2012
Project provides basic knowledge that will assist producers in making decisions about alternatives for managing soil pests and diseases and the implementation of these into various […]
20 July 2012
Clubroot is the most persistent and devastating disease of cruciferous crops. This disease is widely distributed where these crops are grown and is particularly severe in […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to screen a range of herbicides, rates and application times for their efficacy and phytotoxicity on amaranthus and green bean plants respectively. […]
20 July 2012
Black Rot disease of brassicas is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv.campestris. It is a disease which causes blackening of veins, yellowing and death of […]
20 July 2012
Provides a summary of research that investigated the feasibility of harvesting diamondback moths from an infested crop as a means of providing adults for a novel […]
20 July 2012
The brochure provides an overview of the weed management methods in Australian broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprout crops, based on research conducted for HAL. There are […]
20 July 2012
The report details work that demonstrates the Integrated Pest Management approach for the control of pests within Brassica vegetable crops. The project helps growers and advisers […]
20 July 2012
This project was responsible for the development and preparation of the minor use permits Horticulture Australia Limited, with these applications submitted to the Australian Pesticides and […]
20 July 2012
Nine permit applications have been prepared and submitted to the APVMA for various fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides in a range of vegetable crops including beetroot, celery, […]
20 July 2012
This report provides evaluation of fungicides for white blister control on brassica and leafy brassica crops, as well as the seeking to expedite registrations for fungicides […]
20 July 2012
This study sought the development of a simplistic, rapid and inexpensive on farm diagnostic test that can be packaged for growers to use on their own […]
20 July 2012
Little information existed on nutrient needs, plant tests and critical nutrient ranges (CNR) or “target levels” for nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) in plant tests for […]
20 July 2012
This project is to summarise a series of trials that were a part of two dovetailing postgraduate studies. One study examined the utilityof two generalist predators […]
20 July 2012
Broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts are members of the brassica family. The family also includes the root vegetables such as turnips and swedes […]
20 July 2012
This report highlights the use of DNA finger printing in the purity analysis of hybrid seed in Brassica Crops. Comparison of the use of conventional grow […]
20 July 2012
This presentation outlines the results from a project that evaluated new herbicides for capsicums and chillies. Related ProjectsEvaluation of new herbicides for capsicums and chillies
20 July 2012
Project forms a feasibility study evaluating new seed dressings in vegetable crops for the major groups of legumes, brassicas and curcubits. Related ProjectsEvaluation Of New Seed […]
20 July 2012
This report sought to develop methods to genetically modify brassica vegetables along with evaluation of genetically modified vegetable brassicas with agronomically usueful genes. Related ProjectsGenetic Engineering […]
20 July 2012
Brussels sprouts belong to the Brassica family and are related to cabbages and cauliflowers. This fact sheet provides an overview on Brussels sprouts – climatic requirements, […]
20 July 2012
This project was conducted to investigate new insecticidal compounds. Researchers proposed that parasitic wasps that attach DBM, effecively contained a range of novel insecticidal compounds in […]
20 July 2012
This report details the research and extension delivery undertaken on the integrated management of diamondback moth and other pests of Australian Brassica vegetable crops. This report […]
20 July 2012
This project discusses black rot and leaf spot diseases within brassica vegetable crops. This project allowed for the generation development of rapid and sensitive genetic assay […]
20 July 2012
This report seeks to address short, medium and long term management of Clubroot. This included the identification of treatments, development of more effective and sustainable strategies,development […]
20 July 2012
This paper provides a high level of basic scientific information on the biology and ecology of soil pests, the chemical profile of brassicas, methods for testing […]
20 July 2012
Project sought to design and development materials on technical information techniques from current research projects and deliver this information in an ‘easy to use’ format. Report […]
20 July 2012
This report investigated ascovirus as a means of controlling diamondback moth (DBM) and cabbage cluster caterpillar (CCC). Studies were undertaken investigate the interaction between DBM and […]
18 January 2015
Infotech Research conducted a series of 22 energy audits of levy paying vegetable growers in 2014, as part of a project with Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited […]
20 July 2012
Summary of a 3 year study detailing management strategies for white blister on brassica including the development of a validated seed health test, development of a […]
20 July 2012
This project studies the epidemiology of the main 2 fungi associated in brassica stem canker and evaluating management strategies to reduce the economic loss of the […]
25 September 2012
Brassica stem canker is a disease complex of several fungi causing symptoms that range from superficial scurfing, russetting and discrete lesions on stems to complete stem […]
30 July 2013
Diamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella L.) is the main pest of Brassica vegetable crops in Australia, and has international notoriety for rapidly acquiring insecticide tolerance, which […]
20 July 2012
This project investigates the adaption and optimisation of procedures developed for the another culture of other Brassica crops for Australian cauliflower varieties. Related ProjectsProduction Of Doubled […]
18 December 2014
There is an increasing need in Australia’s horticulture industry to monitor and gauge consumer perception and behaviour in relation to fresh vegetables. Colmar Brunton conducts monthly […]
20 July 2012
The study was initiated with the objective of combining Clubroot resistance genes from a variety of sources to improve the resistance of Brassica vegetables to this […]
20 July 2012
This report details a major extension strategy undertaken to establish commercial integrated pest management (IPM) services for growers. The strategy for managing WFTand tomato spotted wilt […]
20 July 2012
Brussels sprouts are susceptible to 3 commonly occurring species of root knot nematide in greenhouse tests. These nematodes caused root galling and suppressed shoot growth by […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the cause, extent and economic impact of soilborne diseases in brassica crops and canker. The result of the year long study showed that […]
20 July 2012
Insecticide resistance in the diamondback moth (cabbage moth) has led to spray failure and crop ploughouts in most states of Australia. Results from this project reduce […]
20 July 2012
Foliar diseases in greenhouse vegetables are usually controlled by the regular application of fungicides. The fungicides used for the diseases powdery mildew, downy mildew and Botrytis […]
20 July 2012
Project provides an account of experimental approach used to review and analyse the impact white collared ladybird, on the suppression and control of insects pests that […]
20 July 2012
Three viruses are recorded infecting vegetable brassica crops in Western Australia, turnip mosaic virus, cauliflower mosaic virus, and beet western yellow virus. Occasionally, these three viruses […]
20 July 2012
Report examines a a variety of pre and post-transplant herbicides for the management of broadleaf weeds, with the project potentially resulting in a reduction in weed […]
20 July 2012
White blister is a fungal disease caused by Albugo candida, which affects many brassica crops and weeds including broccoli and cauliflower. White blister may have both […]
20 July 2012
Crop protection products and associated adjuvants can leave sticky oily residues on all internal surfaces or spray equipment. Small amounts of fungicide or insecticide residue can […]
20 July 2012
This factsheet provides guidelines to farmers on how to delineate management zones within a paddock, how to match fertiliser inputs according to crop demand and supply […]
25 June 2017
Project Harvest aimed to identify opportunities for Australia’s vegetable industry through identifying trends in purchase and consumption, in perceptions of value, retail channel preferences, triggers and […]
26 June 2017
This project was an extension of project VG12078. Project Harvest aimed to identify opportunities for Australia’s vegetable industry through identifying trends in purchase and consumption, in […]
17 July 2017
The Vegetable Industry Market Access and Development Program (VG13097) was set up to facilitate, co-ordinate and communicate market access and market development information and opportunities to […]
10 March 2020
Soil-borne diseases are a major constraint for the Australian vegetable industry. This project developed DNA based tests for quantifying key pathogens and evaluated their use as […]
21 July 2020
Pest management options can be described as falling into only three categories – biological control (predators, parasites and pathogens of the pests), cultural controls (management practices) […]
30 August 2020
Project VG18002 Vegetable Industry Leadership and Development Missions – 2019 provided an opportunity for a group of emerging leaders in the Australian vegetable industry to visit […]
30 August 2020
The Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar 2019 (AVIS) provided funding for 250 vegetable growers from horticultural regions across Australia to attend the seminar. A contingent of eight […]
26 February 2021
Cover crops are one of the most useful tools for managing intensive vegetable growing soils. The integration of cover crops into vegetable production can improve soil […]
26 February 2021
Project VG16060 Vegetable Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities was designed to employ a Project Coordinator to undertake a range of engagement and communication activities that […]
3 August 2021
This project, which ran from 2017 to 2020, helped vegetable growers to develop practical approaches for pest control, building on previous research from Australia and around […]
25 August 2021
This project aimed to accumulate relevant knowledge about the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms. This knowledge will help […]
6 September 2023
This short investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy. The project estimated the […]
18 September 2023
This investment delivered insights into what the international consumer wants across 13 priority markets for the Australian horticulture sector. A comprehensive understanding of what drives consumer […]
18 September 2023
This investment has delivered market insights into the foodservice sector for the avocado, melon, mushroom, onion, papaya, sweetpotato and vegetable industries. These insights can be used […]
30 January 2023
This pilot program provided a category tracking service to allow various horticultural categories to better understand consumer usage and attitudes and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The […]
30 January 2023
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is complaint with our […]
30 January 2024
Rapid and safe access to new plant genetic stocks is crucial for plant primary industries to remain profitable, sustainable, and internationally competitive. Currently, new plant material […]
30 January 2023
From 2019 to 2022, this investment was responsible for effectively communicating the findings of levy-funded R&D and other relevant industry news, issues and data to vegetable […]
30 January 2023
From 2017 to 2023, the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection program assisted potato and vegetable growers to improve the management of their soil and crop […]
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In favourable conditions such as warm, wet, and acidic soils, Clubroot can be a devastating soil-borne disease affecting both Western brassica vegetables (e.g. cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, […]