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Using DNA diagnostics to monitor disease suppressive cotton farming systems logo
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Using DNA diagnostics to monitor disease suppressive cotton farming systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The southerly expansion of cotton growing has brought cotton into cooler conditions that are more favourable to a range of soil-borne diseases that are often difficult to assess. This project aims to develop an accurate and rapid DNA-based multi-pathogen test to replace current subjective assessment approaches that can take several...

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2023

New South Wales, Australia

Crown Analytical, Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), DELTA AG, PCT Ag...

Transformation of Verticillium dahliae, causal agent of Verticillium wilt of cotton, with the GFP gene logo
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Transformation of Verticillium dahliae, causal agent of Verticillium wilt of cotton, with the GFP gene

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project has developed a protocol to prepare cotton samples infected with GFP (Green fluorescent protein)-tagged Verticillium dahliae for confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). This allows high resolution visualisation of fungal penetration into the vasculature of cotton root, stem, and leaf tissues. This new technique will allow better understanding of...

1 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), The University of Queensland (UQ), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Re...

IPM to support the management of emerging pests logo
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IPM to support the management of emerging pests

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

To continuously improve the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), this project scrutinises invertebrate communities and insect-plant interactions that support IPM, particularly for countering pest invasions. It is investigating the impact of new insecticides on pests and beneficials and evaluating Bollgard 3’s ability to compensate for early tip damage and...

1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

PhD: Biology of Amarathus retroflexus and Amaranthus viridis logo
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PhD: Biology of Amarathus retroflexus and Amaranthus viridis

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This PhD project studies the phenology (cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena) of two weedy Amaranthus species (A. retroflexus and A. viridis), that are very competitive and produce many seeds. Results so far suggest: 1. that seeds planted on the soil surface have the highest in-field germination; 2. delayed sowing reduces...

1 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2020

New South Wales, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

Integrated weed management options for weed control in cotton farming systems logo
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Integrated weed management options for weed control in cotton farming systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The widespread use of herbicides (particularly glyphosate) has led to the emergence of glyphosate-resistant populations in many weeds of cotton production systems. In response, this project investigates weed infestations and promotes other ways to control weeds in glyphosate-tolerant cotton systems. It aims for industry-wide adoption of Integrated Weed Management (IWM)...

1 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Mirid and mealybug best practice management logo
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Mirid and mealybug best practice management

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project aimed to improve best practice management for mirid and mealybug pests in cotton. In the mirid part of the project, research and best practice guidelines were reviewed to identify knowledge gaps and extension needs. The review recommended immediate changes to the existing threshold, and highlighted future research needs....

1 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

Managing verticillium risk for cotton logo
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Managing verticillium risk for cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project is part of a broader Australian Government’s Rural R&D for Profit cross-sectoral investment assessing the implementation of digital technologies for more dynamic management of disease, stress and yield. The project provides diagnostics, surveillance, and capacity building for current and emerging pathology/disease issues. It addresses these needs through development...

1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Improving the management of cotton diseases in Australian Cotton farming systems logo
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Improving the management of cotton diseases in Australian Cotton farming systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project is part of a broader Australian Government’s Rural R&D for Profit cross-sectoral investment assessing the implementation of digital technologies for more dynamic management of disease, stress and yield. It brings together industry data from separate disease surveys of disease severity and spread in NSW and Queensland with the...

1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Department of Agriculture and Food (WA), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ), Commonwealth Scientific and Industri...

Staying ahead of weed evolution in changing cotton systems logo
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Staying ahead of weed evolution in changing cotton systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The overall aim of this project is to minimise the adverse impacts of glyphosate-resistant weeds or potential impacts of multiple-resistant weeds on the cotton industry. This will be achieved by firstly increasing our knowledge of glyphosate-resistant and multiple-resistant weeds through an understanding of the drivers for resistance in current and...

1 Jul 2014 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Queensland (UQ), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ), Innokas Intellectual

Evaluate efficacy of novel chemistries, biocontrol agents and management practices to control Alternaria and Black Root Rot disease in cotton logo
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Evaluate efficacy of novel chemistries, biocontrol agents and management practices to control Alternaria and Black Root Rot disease in cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project represents an ongoing effort to evaluate the efficacy of novel chemistries and biocontrol agents against black root rot (BRR) and Alternaria leaf spot (ALS) pathogens. The research aims to find suitable/alternative solutions for the industry to include in disease management strategies. As part of this process, it will...

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)