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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
Integrated Pest Management ‘Research To Practice’ For Brassicas
Project sought to design and development materials on technical information techniques from current research projects and deliver this information in an ‘easy to use’ format. … 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
Management Strategies For White Blister (Rust) In Brassica Vegetables
Summary of a 3 year study detailing management strategies for white blister on brassica including the development of a validated seed health test, development of … 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 analysis and strategy: broccoli to Japan
Market Analysis and Strategy: Broccoli to Japan was funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) in 2014. The research presented in this report is the result … 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
Phenological Development And Quality Of Broccoli In South-East Queensland
This study involved the generation of a predictive model of ontogeny, incorporating climatic data including frost risk that would enable broccoli farmers to predict harvest … Read more
Post Harvest Management for Vegetables
A fact sheet outlining how to maintain the quality of vegetable crops post harvest. Maintaining good vegetable quality requires good systems and communication throughout the … Read more
Production Of Doubled Haploid Plants In Brassica Oleracea
This project investigates the adaption and optimisation of procedures developed for the another culture of other Brassica crops for Australian cauliflower varieties.