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Comparison of biodegradable mulch products to polyethylene in irrigated vegetable, tomato and melon crops
Vegetable growers in the Dry Tropics of Queensland have been using drip irrigation and fertigation systems, in combination with polyethylene mulch film and seedling transplant … Read more
Consumer attitudes and usage in the green leaf category
Prior to this research there was very little consumer research relating to the value-added, green leaf, category. This project provides important insights into consumer purchase … Read more
Consumer insights on vegetable consumption to guide industry response and measure trends on successive years
This study was developed to identify key social and psychological beliefs surrounding the population’s willingness to increase their vegetable consumption, through the use of focus … Read more
Continuation of the access to Asian foods newsletter project
This project involved the research, writing, translation, and distribution of 12 issues of the ‘Access to Asian Foods’ newsletter over the two years. The newsletter … Read more
Continued Development Of Management Strategies For Western Flower Thrips And Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus In Vegetable
This study develops highly effective integrated disease management strategies to reduce yield and quality losses in vegetable crops that result from Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. … Read more
Continuing on-farm improvements through good practice demonstration
Increasing demands on growers’ time and lack of perceived value have seen patronage of events aimed at delivering extension messages on research, practice improvements and … Read more
Control Of Amaranthus & Other Weeds In Beans
Amaranthus is a common weed in bean production areas. Being a very competitive weed, it can significantly affect bean yields and it also interferes with … Read more
Control Of Amaranthus In Green Bean And Summer Brassica Crops In Tasmania
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 … Read more
Control Of Black Dot In Potatoes
This project was developed to create management strategies to control the black dot disease for both washed potato growers and seed growers. Research will allow … Read more
Control Of Black Leg, Black Scurf And Other Postharvest Storage Rots Of Seed Potatoes
Storage rots of seed potatoes cause significant losses for growers in Victoria. Mercuric dips were used effectively for many years to control fungal and bacterial … Read more
Control Of Black Nightshade (Solanum Nigrum) And Other Weeds In Potatoes
This report investigates the potential threats for the control of black night shade in potatoes, with improved control of Black Nightshade thought to improve production … Read more
Control Of Black Rot Contamination In Brassica Seeds
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 … Read more