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Integrated Viral Disease Management in Vegetable Crops
Surveys as part of the project have found that virus diseases are an important cause of loss to the vegetable industry. Crops which are often … 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
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
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
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
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
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
Buttercup Squash (Kabocha) As Potential Export Crop From Tasmania To Japan
Buttercup squash is a potential new export crop for Tasmania because of its declared freedom from fruit fly, suitable climate, experienced growers and export awareness … Read more