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Research program for the Australian Pistachio Industry

This project aims to provide Australian pistachio growers with information to assist them increase the yield and quality of pistachio nuts. Research includes small trials investigating the use of polymers. This work will investigate whether applying polymers on pistachio trees can enhance chill accumulation and so assist with yield by resulting in lower blanks at harvest. Other investigations include improving zinc absorption and translocation by using Zircon, understanding the underlying causes of low yield of young Kerman trees and studying the nut quality from different male tree pollens. A key output is engagement with growers and the dissemination of the findings of this work to industry.

Project date

30 Jun 2018-30 Jun 2023

Principal investigator

Adrian Hunt

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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