Search results
2015 Global Innovations in Horticulture Seminar
The 2015 Global Technologies in Horticulture Seminar was held on Thursday 25 June at Jupiters Gold Coast. The Seminar was designed to assist Australia’s horticulture … Read more
A Baseline Survey Of Knowledge, Attitudes, Approaches And Aspirations Regarding Contamination Management
This report seeks to address the issue that residue chemicals have created particularly regarding food quality and water purity. Enzymes that are naturally occurring have … Read more
A Better Packaging System For Celery
Project details the design and trial of a new packaging system that is more efficient, safer and more appealing to wholesalers, retailers and consumers.
A Comparative Evaluation Of Different Materials Used For Cut Potato Seed Treatments
This project was undertaken to compare seed coating materials, for their drying and healing properties on cut seeds. The study tested a range of products … Read more
A Crop Management Service To Promote New Technology For Sweet Corn In Central West NSW
This project addresses the crop management service (SCMS) that is based on new technologies to sweet corn growers in the Central West of NSW, ultimately … Read more
A National Industry Pest Specific Incursion Management Plan (PSIMP) For Carrot Rust Fly (Psila Rosae)
This project develops a national management plan including Pest Risk Assessment and a diagnostic protocol for carrot rust fly has established that phytosanitary mesaures are … Read more
A National Strategy To Reduce Cadmium In Potatoes
This study seeks to devise techniques to control cadmium accumulation in Potato tubers. It investigates; an extension program to increase awareness, develop predictive tests to … Read more
A National Survey Of Cadmium In Potato Tubers And Soils
This project was undertaken between October 1992 and September 1994 to investigate the link between soil characteristics and cadmium concentration in potato tubers. The specific … Read more
A Partnership To Build Crisping Of West Java And Australian Seed Potato Sales
The project investigates the impact of Western Australian seed potato use upon the productivity of crisp processing crops grown in West Java.
A Preliminary Investigation Of The Epidemiology, Crop Loss & Control Of Powdery Mildew On Processing Tomato
The tomato powdery mildew in Australia is a new species of powdery mildew never reported before on tomatoes. It develops characteristic spider-like lesions on the … Read more
A Preliminary Model For Slug Control In Vegetable Crops
The report examines the control methods for slugs, providing a starting point for Australian vegetable growers on integration of slug control measures. The report over … Read more
A Production Break Strategy For Tomato Leafminer In Queensland, 1998
At a Tomato Pest Management Workshop involving growers, researchers, crop consultants, and industry representatives in 1994, it was suggested that a series of statewide production … Read more