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Quantitative Evaluation Of The Systems Used To Meet New Zealand Import Requirements For Cucurbit Crops
This project was undertaken to quantitatively evaluate fruit fly infestation levels in zucchinis grown in Queensland for export to NZ. The fruit fly which attacks … Read more
Scoping study for sustainable broadleaf weed control in cucurbit crops
The project involved a review of Australian and international literature, a national survey of growers, a field trip to ground-truth the research findings, and an … Read more
Scoping Study On The Importance Of Virus Diseases In Australian Vegetable Cucurbit Crops
Report details the results of survey undertaken to determine the incidence and distribution of virus diseases in vegetable curcubit crops growing in Western Australia, Nortern … Read more
VegetableProductionintheNorthernTerritory
This fact sheet lists important production statistics in the Northern Territory focusing on Chinese cabbage (buk choy and wombok), melons and pumpkin.
Virus diseases of cucurbit crops
Five principal viruses are recorded infecting cucurbit cros in Western Australia – cucumber mosaic virus, papaya ringspot virus, squash mosaic virus, watermelon mosaic virus, and … Read more
Weed Management In Pumpkin And Other Cucurbit Crops
Project aims to extend findings earlier work to major production areas, providing necessary data to allow the registration of herbicides for broadleaf weed control in … Read more
Improved management options for cucumber green mottle mosaic
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus is an economically important Tobamovirus that infects cucurbits. In September 2014, it was detected in the Northern Territory. This was … Read more
Improved management of pumpkin brown etch
“Brown etch”, or ‘’rust mark” is a major issue for pumpkin growers. The problem affects butternut pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata) and, occasionally, related hybrids such as … Read more
Growing swedes and turnips in Western Australia
Swedes and turnips are in the Brassica or Crucifer family which also includes cauliflowers, broccoli, cabbage, radish, and brussel sprouts. This fact sheet provides an … Read more
Generation of Residue Data for Pesticide Minor-Use Permit Applications in Vegetable Crops 2013 – CPR
In Australia, before an agrochemical product can be sold or used, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) must register it. This only occurs … Read more
Evaluating sweetpotato varieties to meet market needs
Everybody loves Australian-grown sweetpotatoes. In 2009/10, Queensland and northern New South Wales producers marketed 850,000 cartons. Back then, you could just about guarantee the sweetpotato … Read more
Integration of crop and soil insect management in sweet potatoes
Key components of the project The work program included: – Implementation of a series of pest management workshops across the major sweetpotato production regions, improving … Read more