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Optimising chemical and cultural management of onion white rot

This project led by Arvensis Research will draw on 25 years of accumulated knowledge and information on Onion White Rot (OWR), including input from research teams currently operating in the USA and New Zealand, contacts within the local onion industry and established links with global manufacturers of fungicides and biologicals.

The project will focus on the development of a more effective Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategy, incorporating pre-plant soil DNA tests to identify the risk of disease prior to planting; germination stimulants to reduce disease inoculum levels prior to planting; improved understanding and efficacy of current fungicides (tebuconazole and triadimenol) in relation to disease epidemiology and fungicide behaviour in soil; and identification of new fungicides and biologicals for control of OWR.

Project date

12 Feb 2021-29 Jun 2026
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Principal investigator

Araz Solomon

Research organisation

Arvensis Research

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Cross industry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Vegetables

Hort Innovation

Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australia's horticulture industry. As one of the nation's 15 Rural …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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Horticulture impact assessment program 2020/21 to 2022/23

Hort Innovation has engaged independent consultants to evaluate the impact of our R&D investments, providing insights into the type and magnitude of impacts that are being generated across the company’s strategic levy programs.
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    11 Apr 2022 - 30 Nov 2024

  • Research organisation

    Ag Econ Plus

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