The overall aim of the project was to develop integrated pest management strategies based largely on the use of fungicide alternatives to manage the following key foliar diseases of vegetable crops: powdery mildew on pumpkins and zucchinis; downy mildew on lettuce, cucumbers and squash; anthracnose on cucumbers; and white blister on broccoli, cauliflower and Chinese cabbages. The expected outcomes were more sustainable options for managing these foliar diseases of vegetable crops instead of relying solely on the use of fungicides that often result in crop failure from resistance development by the target pathogens and residue issues at the market places

This project has been funded by Hort Innovation, using the research and development levies listed below and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.

• Vegetable Fund