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Identification of IPM strategies for Pythium induced root rots in Apiacae vegetable crops
This study identified several new pathogens from roots of Apiaceae. In a study of root rots over 3 years of trials in sandy and sandy … Read more
Improved Carrot And Celery Cultivars Through Biotechnology
The report provides a summary of research conducted by the Department of Primary industries and University of Melbourne to use genetechnology to produce carrot and … Read more
Improved Control Of Nematodes In Carrot Production
Project developed improved methods of controlling nematodes in carrot production. Surveys were used to identify the nematode species associated with carrot production, provided infromation on … Read more
Improving Reliability of Flowering in Bolting Resistant Carrot Seed Crops
In this study, the potential to manipulate flower induction in carrot with plant growth regulating chemicals was investigated. 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-DPA) was shown to strongly … Read more
Improving Yield In Hybrid Carrot Seed Crops
This report investigates the factors affecting pollen viability and to identify the key processes limiting seed yields. This study involved testing a number of agronomic … Read more
Integrated Management Of Pythium Diseases Of Carrots
This report summarises research into the causes of cavity spot and related diseases in carrot production areas in Australia along with providing information on integrated … Read more
Integrated management of soilborne pathogens (Sclerotinia beans, lettuce, carrots, celery and other)
This report details the collaborative research undertaken by research teams from government agencies, private industry and universities, to develop new management options for the integrated … Read more
Investigations and developing integrated management stategies for carrot powdery mildew
Information on carrot powdery mildew has progressed rapidly since it was first observed in Australia in 2007. Disease incidence and levels have fluctuated in the … Read more
Management of carrot diseases
A 4-page factsheet covering the common fungal, nematode, viral and bacterial diseases that affect carrots, from the seedling stage through to post-harvest. Root and post-harvest … Read more
Managing Alternaria Blight In Carrots
This report addresses the poor establishment of carrots associated with infection by Alternia blight. It outlines the results of an extended survey undertaken to determine … 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
New Washing Treatments For Minimally Processed Vegetables
This project seeks to provide the fresh cut vegetable industry with chemical and/or physical alternative to chlorine for the washing of fresh cut produce.