20 October 2013
Australia¡¦s vegetable industry and government have invested heavily in plant health and crop protection R&D. Therefore, a substantial volume of published R&D information has been produced […]
20 July 2012
Tospoviruses (viruses in the tomato spotted wilt group of viruses) are among the most damaging viruses worldwide. Thrips are the only insects that can spread tospoviruses. […]
20 July 2012
The tomato russet mite (TRM) is an important pest on solanaceous crops throughout many parts of the world. Tomato russet mite was first described in Australia […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook trials to generate relevant residue data required to apply for the registration of a postharvest fungicide for rockmelons. Related ProjectsPostharvest Residue Trials In […]
20 July 2012
Prior to this project (VN05007), fungicides were only applied to prevent early white rot disease, but there was no commercially effective program to extend crop protection […]
20 July 2012
Potato cyst nematode (PCN) and pale or white potato cyst nematode pose a threat to the WA Potato Industry. PCN was detected in two states of […]
20 July 2012
This study was undertaken to determine the incidence of Verticillium and Pratylenchus in potato crops in Australia; to quantify the levels of the pathogens in potato […]
20 July 2012
Study investigates the aspects of disease pink rot and the control of pink rot fungus revealed in tests undertaken in laboratory, glasshouse and field experiments. Related […]
20 July 2012
Report investigates the control of disease pink rot undertaken in experiments as a continuation of previous studies. Tuber testing of artificially inoculated tubers did show that […]
20 July 2012
Control of pests and diseases in potato crops can be achieved using biological, cultural, and/or chemical methods. Control is not exclusively dependent on the use of […]
20 July 2012
Powdery mildew has been found on carrot crops in three states of Australia. The first finding of the disease was in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of […]
20 July 2012
The project allowed for the development of DNA-based soil diagnostic tests for the soil inhabiting organisms or pathogens that cause common diseases that are experienced in […]
10 September 2014
Australia’s sweet corn industry has huge potential to expand as long as it remains competitive in the international market. Tropical and subtropical environments are major areas […]
20 July 2012
The production of a number of horticultural and agricultural crops in Australia requires pollination in order to bear satisfactory marketable yields. In addition, the value of […]
20 July 2012
This 19-page booklet is one of the tools in the “Keep it CLEAN” guide. It has been developed to help growers implement preventative management practices. It […]
20 July 2012
This study involved the production of a transgenic potato cultivars with anti viral genes along with testing of this potato poulation to assess the response to […]
20 July 2012
Potatoes are a major horticulture crop for which genetic engineering approaches have been successfully used abroad. They also have a number of problems that are difficult […]
20 July 2012
This report comments on the activities undertaken to modify and adapt technology and information about Western flower thrips and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The project helps […]
20 July 2012
The study was initiated with the objective of combining Clubroot resistance genes from a variety of sources to improve the resistance of Brassica vegetables to this […]
20 July 2012
This poster highlights the key insect pests, key beneficial organisms (insects, spiders and mites) and the quality issues arising from damage caused by pests including downy […]
20 July 2012
This study was conducted to undertake a rapid detection, epidemiology and control of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in seed and processing tomatoes. It confirmed that Spotted […]
20 July 2012
Rapid Identification Of Streptomyces Spp. On Potato, The Key To Integrated Management Of Common Scab
This report sought and successfully developed a rapid identification for strains of the potato common scab organism along with techniques to detect pathogens within soils capable […]
20 July 2012
The main purpose of the project was to develop a mass rearing system for Orius armatus so that it could be used by the vegetable industry. […]
20 July 2012
This project demonstrates the suitability of currently available technologies which utilise simple electromagnetic radiation, at ultra violet or infra-red wavelengths, to augment or replace chemicals used […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew caused by Bremia lactucae Regel is a major disease of lettuce that occurs in most lettuce growing areas of the world. The disease has […]
20 July 2012
The aim of this project was three fold. The most important aim was to get a better understanding of how L. monocytogenes enters vegetable farms. This […]
20 July 2012
Nitrate is essential for the healthy growth of plants. However, a high level of nitrate and nitrite in the diet has been inconclusively linked to an […]
20 July 2012
The project aimed to develop generic and automated sample preparation techniques to reduce the cost of sample preparation prior to analysis and screening procedures with true […]
20 July 2012
The report presents the findings of trials evaluating a DNA based array for detection and quantification of black dot DNA in soil, and evaluating fungicides, organic […]
20 July 2012
The project enhances understanding of the Eggfruit Caterpillar and its management by identifying IPM compatible insecticides and investigating the use of phereomone traps.The project has evaluated […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to improve the management of target spot of potato and refine potato pest management activities in Australia.The main goals included: validation of […]
20 July 2012
This report details a major extension strategy undertaken to establish commercial integrated pest management (IPM) services for growers. The strategy for managing WFTand tomato spotted wilt […]
20 July 2012
This project describes the importation release and post release evaluation in Eretmocerus hayati to achieve decline in Silverleaf whitefly numbers as well as enhancing understanding the […]
20 July 2012
Project examines the risks of pesticide residue non compliance on export vegetables. The project identifies options to help these Australia vegetable exports achieve compliance with the […]
20 July 2012
Brussels sprouts are susceptible to 3 commonly occurring species of root knot nematide in greenhouse tests. These nematodes caused root galling and suppressed shoot growth by […]
20 July 2012
This report determines how beneficial and pest insects interact with native vegetation that is planted near crops, and use this knowledge to manipulate their populations to […]
20 July 2012
This guidebook is a product of the first phase of the “Revegetation by Design” program conducted from February 2003 till November 2006. This program aims to […]
20 July 2012
Accurate information about diagnosing and managing diseases is essential for sustainable crop production. The book Diseases of Vegetable Crops in Australia provides a comprehensive reference for […]
20 March 2013
The strategic management of soilborne pathogens requires knowledge of their biology, their response to the presence or absence of a host, their host range, environmental influences […]
20 July 2012
Rhizoctonia solani is one of the most serious and widespread diseases of potatoes in Australia. The fungus attacks underground stems, roots and tubers, resulting in plant […]
20 July 2012
Root knot disease is prevalent throughout most of New South Wales. A great many broad-leafed plants are susceptible to infection. Grasses are affected less often and […]
20 July 2012
Project provides a review of information currently available on the biology and management of Oxalis Latifolia and conducts trials on control of the weed using soil […]
20 July 2012
Report details the results of survey undertaken to determine the incidence and distribution of virus diseases in vegetable curcubit crops growing in Western Australia, Nortern territory […]
20 July 2012
This project assessed the awareness of Varnish spot and bacterial leaf spot across the industry through the use of a survey and industry contact. The report […]
20 July 2012
This report investigates the cause, extent and economic impact of soilborne diseases in brassica crops and canker. The result of the year long study showed that […]
20 July 2012
This report is a user guide for those considering the practical advancement and feasibility of regional biosecurity. It outlines the considerations, optional approaches, and cost-effective means […]
20 July 2012
This report summarises the outcomes of a project studying root rot of parsley including investigation into primary causes and treatments for root rot within NSW, Queensland […]
20 July 2012
This item contains key sections of the final report on project VG04025, which involved identification of the cause and control of a root rot disease that […]
20 July 2012
This project identified aphid activity in established and potential potato growing areas of the south-west of WA. All aphids were identified to species level, and numbers […]
20 July 2012
Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) is a major worldwide pest of cotton, vegetables, and soybeans. It arrived in Australia in 1994 and is now causing severe problems in […]
20 July 2012
This item is Issue 3 of the “Silverleaf whitefly Project Update” dated May 2009. It reports on the silverleaf whitefly (SLW) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) project […]
20 July 2012
Slugs are a major economic pest in most horticultural crops. There are at least eight pest slug species in Australia. They prefer heavier soils, surviving summer […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet includes information on snake bean grafting on cowpea cv. Iron rootstock to improve their productivity lifespan in soil affected by fusarium wilt and […]
20 July 2012
Soil fungi are microscopic plant-like cells that grow in long threadlike structures or hyphae that make a mass called mycelium. The mycelium absorbs nutrients from the […]
20 July 2012
The soil insects African black beetle and whitefringed weevil are formidable pests of potatoes, characterised by unpredictability, patchy distribution and a high degree of impact at […]
20 July 2012
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 laying […]
20 July 2012
Chemicals are used in the vegetable industry to control pests, diseases and weeds. The majority of agricultural chemicals are applied in the form of droplets produced […]
12 September 2013
This fact sheet covers basic principles of spray application, including information on droplet size, nozzle selection and water quality. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – National […]
20 July 2012
Spray sense is a series of leaflets which focus on providing up-to-date information on a range of pesticide issues. Everyone who is involved in the manufacture, […]
20 July 2012
Project evaluates biological and chemical treatments for the treatment and control of onion white rot on bunching onion crops, seeking to provide increased sunstainable control options […]
20 July 2012
This research undertook trials to investigate the strategic application of non-persistent chemicals for controlling heliothis in processing peas. Related ProjectsStrategic Application Of Non Persistent Chemicals For […]
13 October 2013
Root rot disease complexes of Parsley crops have been previously investigated in Australia, particularly in Victorian and Queensland production systems through a series of projects during […]
20 July 2012
Report summarises and describes research that was undertaken into enhancing the natural biological control mechanisms that exists in soils and presents the findings of labratory and […]
20 July 2012
This project undertook a comprehensive survey of Certified Seed potato growers throughout the State of Victoria and of ware and processing growers in South Australia to […]
20 July 2012
Insecticide resistance in the diamondback moth (cabbage moth) has led to spray failure and crop ploughouts in most states of Australia. Results from this project reduce […]
20 July 2012
This project involves the assessment of foliar diseases among cucumber, capsicum and eggplant crops in commercial greenhouses, in conjunction with the collection of climate data, in […]
20 July 2012
Foliar diseases in greenhouse vegetables are usually controlled by the regular application of fungicides. The fungicides used for the diseases powdery mildew, downy mildew and Botrytis […]
20 July 2012
This poster outlines work done to date and future work to be conducted under project VG05094, which aims to develop control strategies based on IPM that […]
20 July 2012
This project created in collaboration with ANU and CSIRO to investigate the management strategies using cover crops to release soil bound Phosporus. Along with this The […]
7 July 2016
One SPCSV strain is unique because it has the ability to interact with these other viruses, such as the commonly occurring, aphid-transmitted Sweetpotato feathery mottle virus […]
20 July 2012
This project resulted in the production of a CD-rom which provides information concerning techniques used in identification of plant parasitic nematodes, descriptions of key parasitic nematodes […]
20 July 2012
Downy mildew is a major disease of seedlings in nurseries, especially of pansy, brassicas, stock, alyssum, lettuce and poppy. Integrated management strategies, including fungicide treatments, were […]
20 July 2012
Past use of persistent organic pesticides, for example DDT and dieldrin, means that some agricultural soils are contaminated with chemical residues. In broadacre farming, these chemicals […]
20 July 2012
Victoria is the largest producer growing around 850ha of celery per year, about 65% of the Australian celery market. Overall, the celery industry is rather small […]
20 July 2012
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. Of […]
2 February 2017
Proper nitrogen management (N) on vegetable farms is essential for the health of the crop, soil and ecosystem. It has long been recognised that groundwater with […]
20 July 2012
This project was undertaken to generate chlorantraniliprole residue data in beans, peas, and sweet corn. A total of 11 residue trials were conducted, from 2009 to […]
20 July 2012
The study discusses the district based monitoring services for potato growers that can help them to save money and increase the amount of information available for […]
25 June 2013
The fresh-cut and ready-to-eat salad processing industry is the major vector for salad consumption growth in Australia . The industry seasonally experiences unacceptable levels of foreign […]
20 July 2012
A fact sheet (in poster format) giving insight into the cause of head rot of broccoli grown for processing in Tasmania, including information on how some […]
20 July 2012
Western flower thrips (WFT) is a serious pest of vegetable crops. Feeding by adults and larvae causes severe physical crop damage and WFT also spreads viruses […]
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips (WFT) and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) are serious pests of a wide range of vegetables. To effectively manage these pests, it is […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides information on thrips that feed on lettuce. Feeding by thrips can cause curled leaves and silvering and wilting. Some species of thrips […]
20 July 2012
This 18-page booklet provides concise information on the biology of tospoviruses and their thrips vectors. This information is then related to the range of integrated methods […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated alternative chemical control options for thrips in Queensland and Tasmania. This project also looked at the nature or ‘wind scorch’ under Tasmanian growing […]
20 July 2012
This 2-page fact sheet discusses tobacco mosaic virus (TMV), tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) and pepper mild mottle virus (PMMV), their host plants and the symptoms they […]
20 July 2012
This 2-page fact sheet discusses tobacco mosaic virus (TMV), tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) and pepper mild mottle virus (PMMV), their host plants and the symptoms they […]
20 July 2012
This 2-page fact sheet discusses tobacco mosaic virus (TMV), tomato mosaic virus (ToMV) and pepper mild mottle virus (PMMV), their host plants and the symptoms they […]
20 July 2012
This 3-page fact sheet describes the symptoms of Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in potato crops and the economic damage it causes. TSWV is spread by […]
20 July 2012
Vegetable growers are under increasing pressure to reduce pesticide use in crops due to insecticide resistance problems, environmental concerns and marketing pressure. A key component of […]
20 July 2012
This project aimed at developing a training program consisting of laboratory and field workshops and a manual for Granite belt vegetable growers on pests and beneficials. […]
20 July 2012
Project details research which determined the causes of sudden wilt within capsicum crops, with trials and experiments undertaken revealing both environmental factors and pathogens are responsible. […]
20 July 2012
This project investigated the effects of different pasture species on soil-borne pathogens, disease and yield of potatoes. The project sought to establish principles for the management […]
20 July 2012
The quarantined fruit growing areas of the Riverina region of NSW (part of the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone; FFEZ) suffered a region wide outbreak of Bactrocera […]
20 July 2012
Project provides an account of experimental approach used to review and analyse the impact white collared ladybird, on the suppression and control of insects pests that […]
20 July 2012
This project summarises the outcomes of a study involving late blight in celery also investigating the efficacy and economics of the TomCast disease forecasting model for […]
20 July 2012
this review highlights the changing nature of global quarantine and biosecurity, the components industry biosecurity, the expectations of industries and governments in driving forward evidence based […]
8 February 2015
A diverse group of 22 industry members, including Vegetable IAC, Design Team, and Vegetable Technical Advisory Group representatives, attended the Congress on the vegetable industry’s behalf. […]
20 July 2012
This manual is the fourth component of the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Tasmania: Manual (TL209), part of an education and training package on IPM […]
22 December 2013
The vegetable soil health project aimed to find more sustainable methods for producing vegetables in Queensland and New South Wales. The project worked on long term […]