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Enhancing Root And Soil Health In Tomato And Melon Cropping Systems
This report investigated causes for diminished soil and root health in tomato and melon crop systems. Research involved assessing impacts of organic amendments on physical … Read more
Further Development Of NIRS To Measure Eating Quality Of Melons
This report sought to extend the NIRS System which would allow for it to be applied to fruit sorting for internal quality attributes; however, this … Read more
Gummy Stem Blight Of Rockmelons And Other Cucurbits
This project evaluated the efficacy of a range of fungicides in glasshouse and field experiments. It also developed a simple and reliable seedling inoculation technique … Read more
Improved Control Of Fungal Storage Rots Of Japanese Squash
This project examined Acetic acid fumigation as a post harvest treat for controlling a variety of fungal rots of Japanese squash, examining effects of concentration … Read more
Integrated Management Of Greenhouse Cucumber And Capsicum Diseases
This project focuses on major disease problems in greenhouse cucumbers and capsicums. Improved management strategies were identified and evaluated along with assisting in in their … Read more
Management Of Bacterial Fruit Blotch Of Watermelon
This project identifies factors involved in outbreaks and discover control strategies to address bacterial fruit blotch in watermelon crops.
Management Of Pest Constraints To Quality And Production Of Melon
This project summarises studies towards the development of pest management systems for melons with emphasis on three major pests; downy mildew, gummy stem blight and … Read more
Management Of Powdery Mildew In Field And Greenhouse Cucurbits
This project undertakes resistance testing under greenhouse and field conditions in the Bundaberg and Burdekin region identifying that powdery mildew has developed resistance to some … Read more
Postharvest Residue Trials In Rockmelons, 2000
This project undertook trials to generate relevant residue data required to apply for the registration of a postharvest fungicide for rockmelons.
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 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
Squash
This fact sheet details information on squash production – origin, distribution, Australian distribution, preferred climate and soil types, description, varieties, culture, pests and diseases, fruiting … Read more