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Scoping Study To Determine The Soil Borne Diseases Affecting Brassica Crops
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 … Read more
Identification of immune-suppressors of Diamond-back Moth (DBM)
This project was conducted to investigate new insecticidal compounds. Researchers proposed that parasitic wasps that attach DBM, effecively contained a range of novel insecticidal compounds … Read more
Implementing Pest Management Of Diamondback Moth
This report details the research and extension delivery undertaken on the integrated management of diamondback moth and other pests of Australian Brassica vegetable crops. This … Read more
Integrated Control Of Clubroot For The Production Of Quality Export And Domestic Crucifers
This report seeks to address short, medium and long term management of Clubroot. This included the identification of treatments, development of more effective and sustainable … Read more
Integrated Management With Biofumigation To Control Soil Pests And Diseases In Potatoes
This paper provides a high level of basic scientific information on the biology and ecology of soil pests, the chemical profile of brassicas, methods for … Read more
Investigating the potential of an ascovirus for biological control of Diamondback Moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella
This report investigated ascovirus as a means of controlling diamondback moth (DBM) and cabbage cluster caterpillar (CCC). Studies were undertaken investigate the interaction between DBM … Read more
Less Energy More Profit article
Infotech Research conducted a series of 22 energy audits of levy paying vegetable growers in 2014, as part of a project with Horticulture Innovation Australia … Read more
Managing brassica stem canker
This project studies the epidemiology of the main 2 fungi associated in brassica stem canker and evaluating management strategies to reduce the economic loss of … Read more
Managing Brassica Stem Canker Phase 2
Brassica stem canker is a disease complex of several fungi causing symptoms that range from superficial scurfing, russetting and discrete lesions on stems to complete … Read more
Market research for investigating opportunities for more vegetable meal occasions
The objective of this project was to identify new occasions, seasons, or ways to consume vegetables that have the most potential to increase demand. Lack … Read more
Mechanisms and management of insecticide resistance in Australian diamondback moth
Diamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella L.) is the main pest of Brassica vegetable crops in Australia, and has international notoriety for rapidly acquiring insecticide tolerance, … Read more
Optimum Vegetable Portion Size to Meet Consumer Needs
The vegetable industry is looking for ways to increase vegetable consumption. It was hypothesised that consumers might be buying fewer vegetables for fear of wasting … Read more