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Program 1: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of chickpea - Ascochyta blight pathogen biology, population dynamics and epidemiology. logo
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Program 1: Towards effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of chickpea - Ascochyta blight pathogen biology, population dynamics and epidemiology.

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Ascochyta Blight (AB, Phoma rabiei) is a major fungal disease capable of causing significant loss and management costs to chickpea crops. Current disease management practices include a fungicide spray regime combined with growing resistant chickpea cultivars. However, since its introduction to Australia, the fungus has become increasingly more aggressive on...

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2024

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Griffith University

Yield loss response curves for host resistance to leaf, crown and root diseases logo
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Yield loss response curves for host resistance to leaf, crown and root diseases

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project was designed to develop more accurate yield loss information for the major diseases of wheat and barley where there is some varietal resistance. By conducting field trials across a range of cropping regions where the diseases occur, the project generated yield responses to regional priority pathogens and nematodes...

30 Jun 2014 - 1 Jul 2019

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Cereal and Pulse cultivar resistance ratings for the southern region logo
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Cereal and Pulse cultivar resistance ratings for the southern region

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

In many Australian cropping soils the presence of nematodes limits field crop production. Since yield loss caused by nematodes is related to the density of nematodes in a paddock and the tolerance/intolerance of the crop, growers can minimise yield loss &/or reduce nematode numbers by growing crops or varieties that...

1 Jul 2015 - 30 Jun 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Disease epidemiology and management tools for Australian grain growers logo
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Disease epidemiology and management tools for Australian grain growers

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Diseases are a major cause of yield loss and downgrading in Australian cropping businesses. This investment will conduct detailed epidemiology, disease management and validation experiments in all relevant grain growing regions. Disease targets will be prioritised through a quantitative potential impact analysis and are expected to include sclerotinia and blackleg...

1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Post-doctoral Fellowship: A Model for Predicting Chickpea Ascochyta Blight Risk logo
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Post-doctoral Fellowship: A Model for Predicting Chickpea Ascochyta Blight Risk

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Ascochyta blight, caused by the fungus Ascochyta (Phoma) rabiei, is one of the most devastating diseases of chickpea worldwide; and is the main disease that constrains chickpea production in Australia. The severity of ascochyta blight is mainly determined by temperature, rainfall and varietal resistance with growers relying heavily on fungicides...

15 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Survey of vertebrate and invertebrate pests and beneficials harbouring in harvest weed-seed control systems logo
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Survey of vertebrate and invertebrate pests and beneficials harbouring in harvest weed-seed control systems

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project will provide insights into how different harvest weed seed control (HWSC) systems influence invertebrates and mice populations. The invertebrate species associated with HWSC systems are poorly understood. There has been a recent system change with more growers opting for chaff collection either in lines between rows, on tramlines...

1 Apr 2019 - 28 Feb 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Survey Of The Summer/Autumn Brassica Refuges For Diamondback Moth In The western region To Predict Early Season Risk Of Infestation logo
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Survey Of The Summer/Autumn Brassica Refuges For Diamondback Moth In The western region To Predict Early Season Risk Of Infestation

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project aims to provide Western Australian canola growers and advisers with earlier warning about potential diamondback moth (DBM) outbreaks, so they can be pro-active in managing this insect pest. The evolution of resistance to insecticides in DBM means growers have limited insecticide options. Surveys will be undertaken to provide...

30 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Soilborne Pathogens of Winter Cereals: Extension of Identification and Management Strategies logo
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Soilborne Pathogens of Winter Cereals: Extension of Identification and Management Strategies

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

As soilborne disease management is reliant on correct identification of the causal pathogen, it is important that growers and advisers are supplied with the knowledge to be able to achieve this. The purpose of this investment is to extend to growers and advisers the different methods for correctly identifying soilborne...

1 Dec 2019 - 1 Feb 2023

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Biosecurity preparedness for the grains industry - Preparation and review of eme logo
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Biosecurity preparedness for the grains industry - Preparation and review of eme

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

In the past, Australia's lack of shared land borders has provided a degree of natural protection from exotic pest and disease threats that may impact on the grains industry. Despite strict quarantine systems there will always be some risk of an exotic pest entering and establishing in commercial grain production...

1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Plant Health Australia (PHA)

Strategic oversight and coordination of grain protection chemicals logo
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Strategic oversight and coordination of grain protection chemicals

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project seeks to ensure that the Australian grains industry is able to effectively comply with and provide input into domestic and international registration requirements for grain storage protectants and fumigants. This is essential to allow grain to be traded as free of live stored-grain insects and within applicable market...

1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2021

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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