3727 research projects
Research project
Review of the national biosecurity plan for the cherry industry and development of a biosecurity manual for cherry producers
Hort Innovation
To help the Australian cherry industry remain aware of biosecurity threats, and assist in biosecurity preparedness and capability, this project is updating the cherry industry biosecurity plan. This plan is an overarching document that identifies and reviews exotic pest and disease threats to the cherry industry, and provides a strategic...
3 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Research project
Dried grape scion and rootstock evaluation program
Hort Innovation
This investment is facilitating the continued maintenance of existing dried grape scion and rootstock trials from the previous levy funded project Evaluation of dried and table grape varieties (MT15026). The project team will complete the assessment of this material and identify new scion varieties for release and commercialisation by the...
16 Jun 2020 - 27 Feb 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Research project
Sex selection genes from fruit fly species for use in SITplus
Hort Innovation
This investment is contributing to an improved understanding of the genetics involved in developing fit, male-only lines of Queensland fruit fly. Such fruit flies are being utilised in the sterile insect technique (SIT) programs being supported through the Hort Frontiers Fruit Fly Fund and the SITplus initiative, in order to...
19 Oct 2018 - 19 Oct 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Macquarie University
Research project
Post factory Pilot of SitPlus Fly production
Hort Innovation
The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly. Currently a significant research effort is underway to improve the production and quality aspects of SIT, and a mass-rearing facility has been established and is now operating in South Australia. This project funds post-factory activities to...
23 Oct 2018 - 10 Dec 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Macquarie University
Research project
SITplus: Raising Qfly sterile insect technique to world standard
Hort Innovation
This is a large and complex program, involving researchers and activity across the SITplus consortium. The overall intent is to provide deep foundations through robust R&D support in applied and strategic research. This research recognises the diverse processes involved in an effective SIT program and seeks to provide support for...
22 Jun 2015 - 31 May 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Macquarie University
Research project
SITplus production facility - proof of concept
Hort Innovation
A purpose-built sterile Queensland fruit fly facility was established in Port Augusta, South Australia under earlier work. With sterile insect technology (SIT) a promising control method for Queensland fruit fly, the facility is a state-of-the-art factory for the mass-rearing of sterile flies. This investment is continuing support for the pilot...
18 Jun 2019 - 30 Apr 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Western Sydney University (WSU), Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
Research project
Genetic diversity and population structure of wild and domesticated macadamia
Hort Innovation
This investment is uncovering information on the genetic history of macadamias that will ultimately assist in the development of new and improved varieties for growers. As wild populations of macadamia are found only in subtropical eastern Australia, this means they are an irreplaceable source of genetic material that could be...
5 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Southern Cross University (SCU)
Research project
RD&E program for control, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer
Hort Innovation
This project was established to bolster preparedness for and protection against the potential spread of vegetable leafminer (Liriomyza sativae) through Australian growing regions. The pest can infest a broad range of crops and in 2018 this work was expanded to also cover two additional leafminers: American serpentine leafminer (Liriomyza trifolii)...
1 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2020
New South Wales, Australia
CESAR
Research project
National macadamia breeding and evaluation program
Hort Innovation
This investment continues to progress genetic improvement for the Australian macadamia industry, following earlier levy investments including Macadamia second generation breeding and conservation (MC14000). It is working to produce new cultivars that will provide the industry an advantage over international competitors. Specifically, the project is evaluating more than 5000 second...
24 Dec 2019 - 24 Dec 2024
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ)
Research project
Review of the Biosecurity plan
Hort Innovation
The aim of this project is to undertake a comprehensive review of the national biosecurity plan for the avocado and mango industry. The plan will identify exotic pest threats and provide a strategic framework for industry and government to work together to improve both preparedness for, and response to, the...
10 Nov 2017 - 10 Nov 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Plant Health Australia (PHA)