The project report for VG14061 presents a gap analysis of education and training for the Australian vegetable industry. The study included a review of education, training […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This study tour was undertaken to assess existing, new and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness and how they may be integrated to existing systems […]
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 […]
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. Of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
This report validates results obtained in diagnostic test for clubroot and further develops tests, investigates whether common agricultural chemicals inhibit Polymerase Chain Reaction, investigates methods for […]
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 […]
Radish belongs to the Brassica family such as cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflowers. The red radish is the main type grown in Australia and originated in Western […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]