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Spongospora Infection of Potato Roots – Ecology, Epidemiology and Control
Powdery scab disease of potato (caused by tuber infections with the protozoan pathogen Spongospora subterranea) has long been recognized as a common and economically important … Read more
Spiraling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus: exotic threat to Western Australia
Spiraling whitefly is not a fly at all, but related to aphids. Its name is derived from the silken spirals that the female produces when … Read more
Scanning technologies for horticultural packhouses
This project aimed to accumulate relevant knowledge about the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms. This knowledge will … Read more
National tomato potato psyllid (TPP) program coordinator
The project worked extensively with stakeholders across the potato, vegetable and processing tomato industries. Within the potato industry, the project worked with all sectors of … Read more
Technical workshops for potato pest and disease investments
In 2022, this short project facilitated a collaborative identification of key pest (insect, disease and weed) challenges for the Australian potato industry and design of … Read more
Classification of the onion rust complex and development of rapid diagnostic assays
With onion rust identified as a biosecurity risk to the industry, this project sought to determine which rusts infect the onion family in Australia and … Read more
Improving plant industry access to new genetics through faster and more accurate diagnostics using next gen sequencing
Rapid and safe access to new plant genetic stocks is crucial for plant primary industries to remain profitable, sustainable, and internationally competitive. Currently, new plant … Read more
Area wide management of vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteria
From 2018 to 2023, this program aimed at developing area wide management (AWM) strategies to address high-priority viral and bacterial diseases affecting vegetable crops. These … Read more
Onion Growers Biosecurity Manual checklist
This following checklist can be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your farm biosecurity activities
Onion Growers Biosecurity Manual 2018
This manual is designed for use by onion growers and their staff, as well as contractors, researchers and consultants working in the industry. It outlines … Read more
Onion exotic pest identification – 2018
Onion rust Onion fly Leaf and neck rot Xanthomonas leaf blight Onion smut Root knot nematode Onion thrips Bean fly Vegetable leafminer Bacterial soft rot … Read more
Soilborne diseases in onions
This poster defines the soilborne disease, germination/emergence, crop establish to bulb initiation through to maturation and the appropriate management approaches that can be used.