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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 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.
Advanced Breeding In Zucchini
The zucchini squash industry in Qld is valued at approximately $10m. Zucchini yello mosaic virus (ZYMV) and/or papaya ringspot virus type W often cause severe … Read more
Advancing The Integrated Management Of Diamondback Moth (DBM) In Brassica Vegetables (July 1997 – June 2000)
This Project sought to improve current insecticide-based diamondback moth control to limit the development of insecticidal resistance by all Brassica pests to allow for the … Read more
After Cooking Darkening Of Potatoes
This report investigated and presents the incident of after cooking darkening (ACD) of potatoes. Significant reductions in the incidences and severity of the disorder were … Read more
Asian melons
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Asian melons (smooth Luffa, angled Luffa, and Wax Gourd, Hairy/long melon or winter melon) – origin, distribution, … Read more
Assessment Of The Potential Of Dehydrated Garlic Products To Assist With The Integrated Control Of Onion White Rot
This report identifies the use of germination stimulants as a method of control emthod for onion white rot, with trials showing a reduction in the … Read more
Assessment Of Tomato And Capsicum Cultivars And Production Techniques For Export To Japan And Taiwan And Demonstration Of Ipm For Botrytis Cinerea For Local And Export Crops
This project seeks to provide information to growers and investors on new and existing hydroponic cultivars and their production techniques. This information will assist in … Read more
Beetroot Genetic Improvement
More than 90% of Australia’s beetroot is produced in SE Queensland with more than 98% of the crop canned by the Golden Circle and Edgell-Birds … Read more
Beetroot Variety Isolation In Relation To Colour Pigmentation
Project isolated beetroot variety in relation to levels of colour pigmentation, and to additionally establish optimum growing practices.
Brassica Think Tank
The Brassica Think Tank provided key stakeholders with an invaluable opportunity to discuss current R&D projects and the issues facing the vegetable industry. The agenda … Read more