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Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis
From 2021 to 2023, this project increased awareness and significance of three leafminer pests (serpentine leafminer, American serpentine leafminer and vegetable leafminer), their host range, … Read more
ndustry preparedness for exotic root knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii)
The recent identification of a new species of highly virulent plant parasite, the Guava Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii), in Australia means that there is a … Read more
Generation of residue data for pesticide minor-use permit applications in vegetable crops 2014
With APVMA approval of the minor-use permit applications that have been submitted, this project will provide growers with effective pesticide options for the control of … Read more
Biosecurity for the Vegetable Industry
Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the vegetable industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices and future biosecurity needs. Biosecurity planning … Read more
Biosecurity implementation to strengthen Australia’s honey bee and pollination responsive industries
The objective of this project (MT10058) was the development of a Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Plan (IBP), a Biosecurity Manual for the Honey Bee Industry, … Read more
Biosecurity Induction Manual for Bundaberg Horticultural Farms
Farm biosecurity is a set of management practices and activities that are carried out on-farm to protect properties from the entry, establishment and spread of … Read more
Carrot rust fly Psila rosae : exotic threat to Western Australia
Carrot rust fly was probably introduced into North America, South Africa, and NZ from Europe. There is a considerable risk of the species being transported … Read more
Carrot weevil Listronotus oregonensis and L. texanus: exotic threat to Western Australia
The carrot weevil adult is a dark-brown snouted bettle about 6 mm long. It overwinters in plant debris in and about carrot, celery and parsley … Read more
Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata: exotic threat to Western Australia
Both the larvae and adults of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, feed on the leaves of the potato. Adult beetles are easily confused with … Read more
Controlling multiple heading and transplant shock in lettuce
Multiple heading, or ‘blindness’ is a physiological disorder affecting up to 20% of lettuce crops. It is most prevalent in NSW and Queensland during summer … Read more
Discussion paper on vegetable import data and the implications for the Australian vegetable industry
This discussion paper explores vegetable imports around the world in 2011-12, drawing on economic data it challenges some widely held views and considers the impact … Read more
Double knock low dose fenthion treatment of zucchinis as a quarantine treatment against cucumber fly
Market access is a key priority for the Australian vegetable industry. The presence of quarantine pests such as Cucumber fly in some growing areas requires … Read more