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Scanning technologies for horticultural packhouses
This project aimed to accumulate relevant knowledge about the potential of in-line scanning technology to detect market access pest and disease organisms. This knowledge will … Read more
Economic contribution of Australian horticulture (MT21010)
This short investment used a suite of economic models to measure and understand how the horticulture industry contributes to the Australian economy. The project estimated … Read more
A Market Profile Of The Japanese Melon Industry
This project provides a market-based analysis of the Japanese melon industry. Its objective is to establish a market profile of melons in Japan that would … Read more
Implementation Plan for Increasing Children’s Vegetable Intake
This project comprised a systematic review of worldwide initiatives on increasing vegetable consumption with a view to identifying initiatives that have been shown to be … 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
Determination Of Fruit Fly Host Status For Red Tiger, Gemini & Baby-Lee Watermelons
Watermelons grown in northern Australia may be infested with eggs and larvae of the cucumber fly. Therefore, these watermelons cannot be exported to NZ unless … Read more
Determining The Level Of Resistance To Silverleaf Whitefly In Cucurbits
Project seeks to determine levels of resistance to silverleaf white fly in curcubits, based on trials performed in the Carnarvon district of WA using a … Read more
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
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
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