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Understanding the attributes that inhibit purchase and consumption of vegetables – Cauliflower and Green Beans
This project identified product characteristics and consumer issues that drive and inhibit the purchase and consumption of cauliflower and green beans. The relative importance of … Read more
Cabbage growing
Cabbages belong to the Cruciferae family and are related to turnips, cauliflowers and brussels sprouts. The origin of the cabbage is rather obscure as it … Read more
Causes Of Leaf Spotting In Chinese Cabbage
Project investigated the causes and possible control methods of leaf spotting or black dot in Chinese Cabbage grown in Western Australia.
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
Getting the most out of Eretmocerus hayati, an effective natural enemy of silverleaf whitefly
Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) is a considerable pest of vegetable production. It has a broad host range and is able to develop resistance to insecticides rapidly. … 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.
Advanced Breeding In Zucchini
The zucchini squash industry in Qld is valued at approximately $10m. Zucchini yello mosaic virus (ZYMV) and/or papaya ringspot virus type W often cause severe … Read more
Common insect pests of cucurbits
Cucurbits are a major horticultural crop in the Northern Territory and are susceptible to many insect pests. These include cucumber moths, pumpkin beetles, two-spotted mites, … Read more
Comparison of biodegradable mulch products to polyethylene in irrigated vegetable, tomato and melon crops
Vegetable growers in the Dry Tropics of Queensland have been using drip irrigation and fertigation systems, in combination with polyethylene mulch film and seedling transplant … Read more
Fourth Conference of the International Working Group on Legume & Vegetable Viruses, Antequera, Malaga, Spain
The Conference provided new information on a range of endemic virus and potential disease threats to the Australian vegetable industry. The objectives of the travel … Read more
Improved Management Strategies For Silverleaf Whitefly In Vegetable Crops
Project seeks the delivery of improved IPM systems for key vegetable crops with improved quality and marketability of produce, increase benefits through efficient pesticide use … Read more
Improving greenhouse systems and production practices (greenhouse production practices component)
In soil-based production systems poor soil health, soilborne diseases, soil salinity and increasing pressures on production are severely restricting productivity for many growers. In addition, … Read more