3727 research projects
Research project
Management and diagnosis of grapevine trunk disease in vineyards and nurseries
Wine Australia
Management and diagnosis of grapevine trunk disease in vineyards and nurseries. The objectives of this project are to: 1. Monitor inoculum dispersal - Generate knowledge on spore dispersal of GTD pathogens in different climatic regions and determine the local distribution of spores within vineyards and impact of management regimes. 2....
1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2027
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Validating water disinfestation systems in nursery production
Hort Innovation
This project is evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of current and alternative irrigation water disinfestation methods so that guidelines on their use can be provided to the Australian nursery industry. Water quality is a key issue as many production nurseries irrigate with water either sourced from open water systems or...
31 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Integrated pest management approaches to address pest challenges in raspberry and blackberry
Hort Innovation
This investment is developing and extending effective integrated pest management (IPM) approaches for the Australian raspberry and blackberry industries. The project team will work with growers, advisors, and suppliers in developing and implementing these new practices to establish a more profitable and sustainable industry. Key elements of the program include:...
30 Oct 2022 - 30 Oct 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
An integrated disease management approach for the Australian macadamia industry (MC21001)
Hort Innovation
This investment is generating new knowledge and providing innovative tools to predict, monitor and control diseases in macadamia. By equipping the macadamia industry with the knowledge and tools needed to manage diseases, this project will deliver significant medium to long-term outcomes to the industry, including increased harvest yield, minimised costs...
4 Oct 2022 - 4 Oct 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Identification and management of a fungal disease complex in melons
Hort Innovation
This investment is improving the melon industry’s capability to reduce the impacts of soilborne fungal diseases through improved knowledge and access to better management practices. The goal is to reduce crop losses by adopting improved and effective soilborne disease mitigation and management strategies. The research will ensure the Australian melon...
12 Jan 2022 - 12 Jan 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Non-synthetic alternatives to complement current pest and disease management practices in mushrooms
Hort Innovation
This project is improving the Australian mushroom industry's knowledge of the potential of non-synthetic bioprotectants in an integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) approach. Addressing this knowledge gap will pave the way to adopting novel bioprotectants by mushroom growers and moving to more sustainable IPDM approaches. The project will also...
30 May 2022 - 30 May 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
An integrated systems-based approach for pest management in Australian macadamia
Hort Innovation
This investment is establishing a decision-support system to facilitate timely and effective pest management decisions for Australian macadamia growers and other industry stakeholders. Previous levy-funded work Integrated pest management program for the Australian macadamia industry (various projects from MC16004 to 16008) established a knowledge database of key pests, biocontrol agents,...
6 Jan 2022 - 6 Jan 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Multi-pest surveillance and grower education to manage banana pests and diseases
Hort Innovation
Beginning in 2022, this investment supports banana growers in containing and managing significant pests and diseases, and to help in the early detection of exotic pests and diseases. The Australian banana industry faces significant production constraints in managing pests and diseases and ongoing management to control the impact of pests...
25 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Diagnosis and management of dieback in Persimmon trees
Hort Innovation
This investment is determining which organisms are the cause of dieback in persimmon trees so that growers can be provided with appropriate management strategies to minimise yield loss. Persimmon growers have reported crop losses of up to 50 per cent associated with dieback symptoms across Australia, including impacts on the...
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Banana Integrated Pest and Disease Management Program
Hort Innovation
This investment is working to increase the banana industry’s knowledge of significant pests and diseases and how to control them using integrated pest and disease management strategies that will reduce the reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and fungicides. The project will work with established networks in the banana industry to communicate...
30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2027
New South Wales, Australia