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Health Claims in Food Advertising
When we started our investigation, we realised that ‘advertising’ (as per our original mandate) can be interpreted very broadly. The terminology we found more frequently … Read more
Helping the Western Australian potato industry capture winter production opportunities in the Mid-West
The Dandaragan area of the Mid West area appears suitable for expanding the winter production of ware, crisp and possibly seed potatoes to cover the … Read more
Horticulture Gene Technology Communication Package
In 2002-03, approximately $4.5m worth of horticultural projects funded through HAL included a biotechnology component. Biotechnology is a modern field of science that will underpin … Read more
Identifying and understanding the factors influencing bioactive levels in vegetables
This project collated information on the phytonutrients (bioactives) in levied vegetables. It builds on our previous project Veggycation® which largely focussed on the core nutrients … Read more
Identifying and understanding the factors influencing bioactive levels in vegetables
This project collated information on the phytonutrients (bioactives) in levied vegetables. It builds on our previous project Veggycation® which largely focussed on the core nutrients … Read more
Identifying new products, uses and markets for Australian vegetables: A desktop study
Waste is a significant issue for the vegetable industry. Waste can include the non-harvested parts of plants, off-cuts and by-products, product which does not meet … Read more
Importance of high vegetable consumption in controlling weight
This project aimed to provide further scientific evidence on the role of vegetable consumption in weight loss. Food and nutrition scientists worked together to show … Read more
Improved Management Of Pumpkin Nutrition In North Queensland
In Queensland, there has been no detailed research into the nutritional requirements of pumpkins. As a result, there is a wide range of fertiliser rates … Read more
Improved Management Strategies For Silverleaf Whitefly In Vegetable Crops
Project seeks the delivery of improved IPM systems for key vegetable crops with improved quality and marketability of produce, increase benefits through efficient pesticide use … Read more
Improving greenhouse systems and production practices (greenhouse production practices component)
In soil-based production systems poor soil health, soilborne diseases, soil salinity and increasing pressures on production are severely restricting productivity for many growers. In addition, … Read more
Improving greenhouse systems and production practices (greenhouse technology systems component) (parent – VG07096)
Low technology greenhouses offer only limited control of the growing environment but are widely used in the greenhouse industry. However, for growers wanting to upgrade … Read more
Increasing productivity and extending seasonality in soil grown vegetables using capsicum as a candidate
Two long term productivity trials were established at the DAF Gatton research Facility over the course of this project. The trials investigated the value of … Read more