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Comparison of biodegradable mulch products to polyethylene in irrigated vegetable, tomato and melon crops
Vegetable growers in the Dry Tropics of Queensland have been using drip irrigation and fertigation systems, in combination with polyethylene mulch film and seedling transplant … Read more
Fourth Conference of the International Working Group on Legume & Vegetable Viruses, Antequera, Malaga, Spain
The Conference provided new information on a range of endemic virus and potential disease threats to the Australian vegetable industry. The objectives of the travel … Read more
Feasibility Of Mating Disruption For Heliothis Species In Tomatoes And Capsicums
The Report details mating disruption trials that were conducted involving the release of high concentrations of sex pheromone of the target species preventing males from … Read more
Domestic and Export Market Access and Trade Viability Issues – A Strategy to Address
Despite a long and somewhat obvious set of impediments, Australia retains a foundation in vegetable exporting that can be used to deliver additional export success. … Read more
Diamondback Moth (DBM) Insecticide resistance management strategy (IRMRG)
This fact sheet provides an overview of the strategy that aims to delay the development of resistance to new insecticide groups that have effectiveness in … Read more
Development Of Guidelines For Sustainable Management Of Powdery Mildew In Capsicums
Report summarises the findings of a study which examines the control options of powdery mildew in capsicums and developing guidelines for the sustainable management of … Read more
Development And Implementation Of Integrated Pest Management Systems In Eggplant And Capsicum
This project provides a first attempt to develop integrated pest management systems in Capsicum and Eggplant crops, based on a relationship between insect pests and … Read more
Desktop preparation of Pesticide Minor Use Permit Applications in various vegetable crops VG08074
This project was responsible for the development and preparation of the minor use permits Horticulture Australia Limited, with these applications submitted to the Australian Pesticides … Read more
Control Of Sudden Wilt In Capsicum
Report describes research on control of Pythium Root rot in Capsicum in tropical and subtropical environments, presenting management practices including the biological suppressiveness of soil … Read more
Generation of residue, efficacy and crop safety data for pesticide minor-use permit applications – Captan fungicide
Horticulture Australia and the Australian Vegetable industry are seeking a permit for captan (various formulations) for the control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) in cucumber, … Read more
Companion And Interrow Plantings As Part Of Sustainable Vegetable Production
The project allowed for the development of tools to be used in the pest management of tomatoes and capsicums through the investigation of companion planting.
Commercial pilot demonstration of Tasmanian greenhouse capsicum opportunities
Tasmania’s cool temperate climate and relatively low pest and disease incidence is ideal for greenhouse capsicum production. In1996, Japan granted Tasmania area freedom from Tobacco … Read more