Horticulture - Research for Agriculture

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Why plants panic when it rains

An international team of scientists involving The University of Western Australia’s School of Molecular Sciences, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology and Lund University has made the surprising discovery that a plant’s reaction to rain is close to one of panic.

Oct 30, 2019

horticulture, research, water

Genetics aid kiwifruit gender reveal parties

Since only female kiwifruit produce fruit, horticulturists have been looking for ways to find out whether their plant babies are boys or girls – but usually this relies on waiting for them to grow up.

Aug 14, 2019

horticulture, research

$10M funding injection to support the eradication of Qfly

Australian research into sterile insect technology has been strengthened through a $10 million collaborative project managed by Hort Innovation, with significant cash contributions by Western Sydney University (WSU) and the Government of South Australia.

Jul 18, 2019

horticulture

Using next generation genetic testing to give growers a competitive boost

QUT has partnered with Hort Innovation under the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to advance the use of next-generation genetic sequencing technologies, giving Australia’s horticulture sector a competitive boost through faster access to new plant stock.

Jun 20, 2019

horticulture

Horticulture leads Australian agriculture

A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in value and sustainable practices.

Jun 14, 2019

horticulture

Measuring bunch rot impact on wine quality

Research at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) is arming grapegrowers and winemakers with increased knowledge about how bunch rot can impact a final wine – and how much is too much.

Jun 13, 2019

$4M to get kids eating more veg

A national research initiative designed to educate and encourage children to eat more vegetables aims to increase their daily intake of fresh produce by more than half a serving per day.

Jun 13, 2019

horticulture

Biosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets

A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available from Farm Biosecurity.

May 29, 2019

biosecurity, horticulture

Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free

Northern Tasmania was officially reinstated as a Pest Free Area, opening the door to domestic trade.

Jan 9, 2019

horticulture

Adult Queensland fruit fly on apple. Image acknowledgement: G.T. O'Loughlin, www.Bugwood.org

New investment in fruit fly management welcomed

The National Fruit Fly Council welcomes the announcement of further investment to strengthen the fruit fly management system.

Dec 4, 2018

biosecurity

Vertical farming has limits

Vertical farming – where food is grown indoors in high stacks – will not replace traditional fruit and vegetable growing in New Zealand, but it may supplement it in future if technology makes it economically viable, research released finds.

Nov 27, 2018

horticulture

Apple industry already growing jobs for new Horticultural Degree graduates

New Zealand’s booming apple and pear industry is already promising great career opportunities for the first graduates of a new stand-alone Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture.

Nov 27, 2018

horticulture

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