20 July 2012
Five principal viruses are recorded infecting cucurbit cros in Western Australia – cucumber mosaic virus, papaya ringspot virus, squash mosaic virus, watermelon mosaic virus, and zucchini […]
20 July 2012
Three viruses are recorded infecting vegetable brassica crops in Western Australia, turnip mosaic virus, cauliflower mosaic virus, and beet western yellow virus. Occasionally, these three viruses […]
5 June 2013
Rhubarb (Rhuem rhabarbarum) is an herbaceous perennial and is a cool season crop valued for its long thick, red stems. These stalks are used raw or […]
20 July 2012
This report addresses virus monitor of seed plots to be used for the future production of healthy certified seed potatoes. By checking the health status of […]
20 July 2012
The report on the virus status of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes, highlighting the most prevalent viruses. Results from the study have been […]
20 July 2012
Viruses are a major cause of loss in many Australian vegetable crops. This 6-page fact sheets answers the questions: What are viruses?; How do plant viruses […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet discussing the difference types of viruses found in vegetable crops in Australia, their transmission and strategic measures for control and management. Related ProjectsIntegrated […]
20 July 2012
Western flower thrips (WFT) is one of the most damaging pests to confront the Australian vegetable industry. WFT causes damage by feeding on fruit buds (e.g. […]
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips (WFT) first arrived in Australia in 1993 and this 35-page booklet was developed to inform horticultural industries of the danger of this pest, […]
20 July 2012
This guide provides information to assist in decision-making for control of western flower thrips (WFT) in capsicums, cucumbers, culinary herbs, eggplant, lettuce, ornamentals, parsley and coriander, […]
20 July 2012
This fact sheet provides information on the features to look for when identifying Western Flower Thrips and other species of thrips. Information relevant to the management […]
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips (WFT) is primarily a pest as a vector of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) in tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and capsicum. WFT can also […]
20 July 2012
This report developed a range of technical and extension partnerships at the industry, regional and national level to support the adoption of Integrated Pest Management technologies. […]
20 July 2012
This 4-page fact sheet was developed by Dow AgroSciences in response to growing concerns about some populations of Western Flower Thrips (WFT) in the Sydney basin […]
20 July 2012
This report communicates all current and emerging knowledge about Western flower thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus to the Australian Vegetable industry. Vegetable growers and related […]
20 July 2012
This factsheet contains information, photographs, and diagrams to assist with the correct identification of the different thrip species. The guides also show examples of thrips damage […]
20 July 2012
White blister is a disease caused by the fungus-like Albugo and has most recently been known to affect broccoli and cauliflower crops in southern Australia. Races […]
20 July 2012
White blister is a fungal disease caused by Albugo candida, which affects many brassica crops and weeds including broccoli and cauliflower. White blister may have both […]
20 July 2012
This 6-page fact sheet discusses the greenhouse whitefly and the silverleaf whitefly (B biotype), their life cycle and the viruses they spread, including viruses in the […]
12 September 2013
A fact sheet that outlines why cleaning spray tanks is important, what to clean with, and how to do it. Related ProjectsVegetable Industry Development Program – […]
6 June 2017
This project provided Australian vegetable growers with the tools and knowledge to better manage the risk of crop losses from soilborne disease. Related ProjectsA multi-faceted approach […]
11 August 2017
Zebra chip disease, caused by Candidatus Liberibacter psyllaurous and vectored by the tomato potato psyllid (TPP), Bactericera cockerelli, is a devastating disease of potato and other […]
11 January 2018
The purpose of this project was to review viruses of national importance to the Australian vegetable industry with emphasis on providing recommendations for future investments. The […]
11 January 2018
A fresh-market capsicum improvement program has developed genetic resistances to two tospoviruses, Capsicum chlorosis virus (CaCV) and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in new parent lines […]
11 January 2018
In-field management of fruit flies in fruiting vegetable crops has relied heavily on regular cover sprays with dimethoate and fenthion. However, recent restrictions in their use, […]
23 January 2018
Generation of Residue Data for Pesticide Minor-Use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2014/ 2015
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must first register it. In order for […]
21 February 2018
Fruit flies are recognised as one of horticulture’s most serious pests. A number of important species attack fruiting vegetables such as zucchini, capsicums, cucumber and eggplant. […]
13 August 2018
By monitoring grower plant beds over four years, this project’s virology team surveyed viruses present in the Australian industry and studied how they varied geographically and […]
13 August 2018
Since 2011, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has operated a surveillance program to monitor for incursions of TPP in eastern Australian processing potato crops using […]
15 October 2018
Soil health is a substantial and broad field that covers the physical, chemical and biological components of soil and their interactions. The objectives of this research […]
12 November 2018
Since 2016 there have been numerous customer complaints about redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti) in broccoli. Complaints have come from customers in all Australian states, suggesting that […]
19 November 2018
Australian vegetable producers are not unfamiliar with practices and systems introduced to minimise risk to their business. Systems to minimise food safety risk, which also provide […]
10 January 2019
This two-year investigative study showed that there were five different types of carrot crown problems that reduce carrot returns to growers: ring crown rot, smooth crown […]
10 January 2019
Soft rot bacterial species Dickeya and Pectobacterium are listed globally in the top 10 of important bacterial plant pathogens based on their economic impact. They are […]
29 January 2019
Parsley summer root rot, or SRR, is a disease complex affecting all parsley-growing regions of Australia. Crop losses from SRR can be as high as 100 […]
4 February 2019
This project was the first research study undertaken on survival of Salmonella enterica in soil contaminated with chicken manure conducted under Australian conditions. The research investigated the effect […]
11 February 2019
The 2018 European Industry Leadership and Development Mission was held from 5-13 February and provided an opportunity for eight vegetable levy payers to visit the Berlin […]
18 March 2019
An Australian contingent attended the 2018 International Spinach Conference (ISC) in Murcia, Spain, with the aim of increasing the capacity of Australian spinach producers to improve […]
4 April 2019
Tospoviruses infect a large number of horticultural crops, causing losses across the supply chain at all levels. Species such as Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and […]
4 April 2019
Post‐harvest residues of most leafy vegetables rot within days after harvest and provide an ideal environment for stable flies to complete their development. The resultant adult […]
4 April 2019
It was identified by the vegetable industry that biosecurity and related technical issues are areas where the industry requires appropriate expertise to respond to, and engage […]
15 May 2019
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 blemish […]
16 January 2020
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus is an economically important Tobamovirus that infects cucurbits. In September 2014, it was detected in the Northern Territory. This was the […]
26 February 2020
The Hort Innovation Strategy 2019-2023 calls for an emphasis and increased focus on delivering extension that truly impacts on business decisions and enhances practices on farm. […]
10 March 2020
Soil-borne diseases are a major constraint for the Australian vegetable industry. This project developed DNA based tests for quantifying key pathogens and evaluated their use as […]
21 July 2020
Pest management options can be described as falling into only three categories – biological control (predators, parasites and pathogens of the pests), cultural controls (management practices) […]
29 July 2020
This guide is based on current knowledge on management of powdery scab, highlighting key factors that affect the risks of this disease and opportunities for effective […]
26 February 2021
Project VG16060 Vegetable Agrichemical Pest Management Needs and Priorities was designed to employ a Project Coordinator to undertake a range of engagement and communication activities that […]
26 February 2021
A sudden and severe outbreak of a virus disease in fresh green beans in the Fassifern area of south east Queensland in the autumn of 2016 […]
26 February 2021
“Brown etch”, or ‘’rust mark” is a major issue for pumpkin growers. The problem affects butternut pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata) and, occasionally, related hybrids such as Kent. […]
25 August 2021
VG15021 aimed to produce new products with new uses for the Australian Vegetable Industry via transformational precision technologies which included a novel plant growth regulator (PGR1) […]
25 August 2021
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 help […]
23 February 2022
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 the […]
23 February 2022
The SARP reports involved a desktop audit and an industry liaison component to assess the importance of plant pests affecting the vegetable industry. At the start […]
18 September 2023
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 appropriate […]
29 November 2023
Beginning in mid-2014, this three-year project was tasked with studying bacterial diseases of onion crops in order to improve understanding of their introduction, spread and survival […]
29 November 2023
Onion white rot is a highly destructive fungal disease of commercial onion crops. The disease is widespread across Tasmania’s coastal production areas and is rapidly spreading […]
29 November 2023
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 overseas. […]
30 January 2023
This short project, which ran from 2021 to 2022, delivered a crisis management plan for the onion industry. As well as identifying risks and mitigation activities, […]
30 January 2023
Industry requires access to up-to-date international chemical maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure that Australian produce is grown in a manner which is complaint with our […]
30 January 2024
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 material […]
30 January 2024
From 2020 to 2022, this project investigated how soil pH and nutrition may play a part in reducing the impact of pink rot disease in potatoes. […]
30 January 2024
This project, which ran from 2018 to 2023, developed a rapid, cost-effective screening process to determine the level of resistance different potato cultivars have to powdery […]
30 January 2024
From 2019 to 2023, this investment supported a critical national surveillance, identification, and reporting program for tomato potato psyllid (TPP) and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Clso) across Australia. Highly […]
30 January 2024
VG16086 ‘Area wide management of vegetable diseases: viruses and bacteria’ delivered its overall outcome for industry in providing updated, contemporary management strategies for important viral and […]
30 January 2023
This investment, which ran from 2019 to 2022, explored tomato potato psyllid (TPP) disinfestation treatments that will help support the trade of fresh produce from Western […]
30 January 2024
From 2017 to 2023, this project explored the potential of stingless bees as managed crop pollinators by testing their effectiveness with selected field crops and suitability […]
16 May 2020
iMapPESTS is a national program of research, development and extension designed to put actionable information into the hands of Australia’s primary producers to enhance on-farm pest […]
16 May 2020
Pink root rot Fusarium basal rot Onion white rot Downy mildew Stemphylium leaf bligh Botrytis brown stain Black mould Damping off Purple blotch Botrytis nect rot […]
16 May 2018
This following checklist can be used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your farm biosecurity activities. Related ProjectsReview of the national biosecurity plan for the […]
16 May 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 simple […]
16 May 2018
This poster provides a quick reference for identification of exotic pests of concern to the Australian onion industry: Onion rust Onion fly Leaf and neck rot […]
16 August 2020
The strategic levy investment project Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) – Updates (MT19008) is part of the Hort Innovation Onion Fund. A Strategic Agrichemical Review Process […]
16 May 2022
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. Related ProjectsAustralian […]
20 May 2024
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, how […]
21 May 2024
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 great […]
4 July 2018
4 July 2018
This factsheet outlines preliminary results of trials of biological controls for TPP.
4 July 2018
This factsheet outlines preliminary results of trials of chemical controls for TPP.
4 July 2018
This factsheet discusses how to identify tomato potato psyllid, its signs and symptoms and how to protect your property.
4 July 2018
This factsheet covers the preliminary results of research and development undertaken to help the industry manage tomato potato psyllid.
4 July 2018
28 February 2017
This video will take you through how to check your veggie patch for the damaging tomato potato psyllid.
4 July 2018
This manual is a general guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risks of pests, diseases and weeds impacting your production.
7 May 2018
The Plant Health Committee has requested feedback on proposed movement conditions to be enforced if TPP reaches the eastern states of Australia.
5 March 2018
In this article, AUSVEG's Alan Nankivell provides an update on recent work on the transition to management for TPP and his own activities.
11 February 2018
This update includes new information on the research into managing TPP and updates on preparedness measures for the eastern states.
10 June 2018
Home gardeners need to be aware of how to identify tomato potato psyllid in their plants and understand how to manage this pest.
4 July 2018
This fact sheet lists the chemicals and eco-friendly oils approved for use by non-commercial properties (like backyard gardeners) to help control TPP.
24 January 2018
This video has great information for home gardeners looking to manage tomato potato psyllid on their properties.
23 May 2018
This video provides an overview of current management of tomato potato psyllid in Australia, including collaboration between AUSVEG and DPIRD WA.
20 April 2018
Information from DPIRD WA on the Quarantine Area in place to contain and control tomato potato psyllid in Western Australia.
21 August 2018
The project distributed over 3,000 sticky traps and detected no TPP in Tasmania, Victoria, NSW or Queensland, supporting assurances of Area of Freedom status.
22 January 2019
This plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in vegetable-growing enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.
22 January 2019
This plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in potato-growing enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.
22 January 2019
This plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in tomato-growing enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.
22 January 2019
This plan outlines measures to effectively control TPP in nursery and garden enterprises and demonstrates industry commitment to minimising its spread and impact.
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