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Managing and Implementing the National Potato Industry Communication Strategy
It is vital that potato growers within both the fresh and processed sectors of the industry are adequately equipped to meet challenges and understand the … Read more
Managing Bacterial Breakdown In Washed Potatoes
This report details investigations undertaken at Commercial washing plants in order to determine where bacterial soft rot originates and develops. Studies also include those undertaken … Read more
Managing Viruses In Tasmania Seed Potato Stocks
This project involves the evaluation of second generation crops within the Tasmania seed potato industry to assess the prevalence and incidence of two viruses (Potato … Read more
Market Research For Potato Nutrition Software
This report discusses the Potato Crop nutrient evaluation system software. Essentially the software is a decision support system for improved nutrient management of potato crops.
Mechanisms Of Cadmium Accumulation By Potato Tubers ( Cont’d PT620 )
This research program analysed the pattern of cadmium accumulation in potato tubers, examined the pathways of cadmium movement within potato plants and help to determine … Read more
Minimising Virus Infection In Early Generaton Seed Potato Crops In Western Australia
This studying illuminates the state of Western Australia’s certified and registered seed potato schemes. This survey undertaken shows that the new certified seed scheme is … Read more
Molecular Markers For PCN Resistance
The discovery of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Western Australia in 1986 and Victoria in 1991 has resulted in breeding for resistance to PCN becoming … Read more
Monitoring And Developing Management Strategies For Soil Insect Pests Of Potatoes
This project sought to achieve improved capability of growers or their crops consultants to determine whether crops faced a risk of damage by soil insects … Read more
More Economically And Environmentally Responsible Use Of Phosphorus Fertiliser In Potato Cropping On Krasnozem Soils In Australia
The project examines the potential reduction in Phosphorus applications on potatoe ferrosols in order to decrease the costs along with reductions in phosphorus and cadmium … Read more
National Governance Framework for Australian Seed Potato Certification: An Options Paper
This report presents options for a national governance framework for Australian seed potato certification. This project and a related project (PT15004: Seed Potato Certification Standard … Read more
National IPM Program For Potato Pests
Information on the components of an Integrated Pest Management strategy has been developed with support from HRDC funding over several years. In this project, information … Read more
National Potato Breeding Program: Strategic Trait Development
Potatoes are the fourth-largest food crop internationally, and account for 20% of all vegetable production in Australia. Unfortunately, the current main Australian commercial cultivars suffer … Read more