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An Investigation Into Improved Methods Of Weed Control In Kabocha & Pumpkins
This project involved the screening of four herbicides for selective control of weeds in pumpkin and kabocha crops. Command, Authority, Frontier and Brodal were all … Read more
An Investigation Of Ascochyta And Related Diseases In Processing Peas
This report addresses the key issues and diseases that processing peas face including Collar rot, seed infection and commercial seed treatments, field surveys on disease … Read more
An Investigation Of Black Dot Disease Of Potatoes And Its Control
Colletotrichum coccodes has been observed in many potato growing areas in Tasmania. In many instances, the disease was suspected to cause premature senescence of potato … Read more
An Investigation Of Carrot Diseases In North-Western Tasmania And Their Control
This project sought to enhance understanding of carrot diseases in Tasmania, the associated causal organisms and the impacts that they have on marketable carrots.
An Investigation On Head Rot Disease Of Broccoli Crops Grown For Processing
This project address the head rot disease in broccoli production, helping to gain increase understanding of the primary causal organisms or factors that predispose broccoli … Read more
An IPM Package For Heliothis In Vegetables
The heliothis caterpillar is a serious insect pest of vegetables in Australia. The larvae cause obvious feeding damage in vegetables, rendering them unsuitable for sale … Read more
Analysing Imported Dried Horticultural Products For Microbiological And Chemical Contaminating
This study conducts a preliminary survey to provide information on the status of some imported dried horticultural products with respect to contamination with pests, diseases, … Read more
Area wide management of fruit fly – Central Burnett
This project demonstrates for the first time in Australia that area wide management (AWM) of Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) is possible in a major … Read more
Area-wide Management Of Fruit Fly In Endemic Areas – A Feasibility Study
This research report undertook a feasibility study on the area-wide management of fruit fly in endemic areas. Area-wide management is a system for managing the … Read more
Ascochyta Rot On Peas And Its Control
This study identifies options for managing collar rot disease resulting from soilborne inoculum. The key areas include the development of fungicide control program, evaluation of … Read more
Asessing nitrate and nitrite levels in vegetables
This research project assesses the concentrations of nitrite and nitrate in Australian leafy vegetables aiming to determine the main causes of nitrate and nitrite accumulation … Read more
Assessing Crop Water Use In Potato Crops In The Mallee, SA
The project identifies water application and use practices, best management and encourages the uptake of soil and water monitoring equipment, enabling the good management decisions … Read more