3727 research projects
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
Research project
Behavioural and biological management of endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems
Hort Innovation
This investment is exploring behavioural and biological methods of managing and detecting endemic and exotic leafminers in protected cropping systems. The behavioural control aspect of the research will involve developing a visually attractive model trap and identifying volatiles/lures that when combined with the visual trap will have compounding effect on...
28 Dec 2022 - 28 Dec 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Pest and disease management for the Australian mushroom industry
Hort Innovation
This project is reducing the negative economic impacts experienced by the mushroom industry as a direct result of the influence of pests and diseases infiltrating mushrooms crops. The project will conduct research into pest and disease management options, extensively engage with growers and provide access to farm-focused extension activities. MU21007...
7 Jun 2022 - 7 Jun 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Using pheromones and traps in the management of mirids and vegetable bugs
Hort Innovation
This investment is developing effective pheromone-based methods for managing mirids and vegetable bugs. Ultimately, it will provide industry with recommendations for raspberry and blackberry growers on how pheromones and traps fit within an integrated pest management approach. The research team will review existing control measures, survey mirids and vegetable bugs...
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group - Market Expansion Initiative
Hort Innovation
Hort Innovation is leading a collaboration between rural RDCs and commodity peak bodies across five sectors and leveraging industry-government partnerships with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Austrade, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Australian Food & Wine Collaborators recognise the need to have a coordinated and...
4 Aug 2022 - 30 Jul 2024
New South Wales, Australia