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Fruit fly research: Gap analysis
Fruit flies are recognised as one of horticulture’s most serious pests. A number of important species attack fruiting vegetables such as zucchini, capsicums, cucumber and … Read more
Protected Cropping – Review of research and identification of R&D gaps for levied vegetables
Australia has a modest vegetable but growing protected cropping industry. Estimates of vegetable production under protected cropping vary from 498 – 1,300 ha, with tomatoes … Read more
Determination of cyprodinil and fludioxonil residues in leafy vegetables
This project was established to generate residue data following the application of cyprodinil + fludioxonil on head lettuce, leafy lettuce grown in the field and … Read more
Growing silverbeet in Western Australia
Silverbeet belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family and is closely related to beetroot and also to spinach. This fact sheet provides an overview on growing silverbeet … Read more
Integrated pest management strategies for control of key pests in Asian baby leaf vegetables – Tat soy and Pak soy
Pest monitoring is critical in baby leaf due production due to the short production period and low tolerance for damage, particularly in crops grown for … Read more
Leafy Asian vegetables and their nutrition in hydroponics
The Asian vegetable industry in Australia has grown rapidly and currently contributes about six percent to the value of the broader vegetable industry. The fast … Read more
Sydney Basin Vegetable grower study tour to California July 09
This tour was conducted to review the large scale vegetable production areas in California, focusing on water and soil usage strategies in areas with low … Read more
Taking stock of the Australian Asian vegetable industry
This study aimed to review and analyse the current situation in the Australian Asian vegetable industry and assess the sustainability of the industry and future … Read more
The addition of root and hydroponic vegetables to the Belt (flubendiamide) label for the control of Lepidoptera sp.
The Australian root and tuber vegetable crop group includes crop such as carrot, beetroot, and the smaller root and tuber industries of swede and radish. … Read more
Root vegetables think tank
This final report details the outcomes of a one and a half day workshop the Root Vegetables Think Tank held in Adelaide, 19th and 20th … Read more
Beet cyst nematode on vegetables
The beet cyst nematode can cause considerable damage to brassica crops as well as to beets, rhubarb, and spinach, by severely damaging the root systems, … Read more
Beetroot Genetic Improvement
More than 90% of Australia’s beetroot is produced in SE Queensland with more than 98% of the crop canned by the Golden Circle and Edgell-Birds … Read more