Free resistance testing for aphids
A new research initiative is investigating the geographical distribution of insecticide-resistance in green peach aphid across Australian cropping regions.
Category: Horticulture
Fruit fly management for vegetable growers
Applied Horticultural Research has produced five videos for vegetable growers outlining strategies growers can use to manage fruit flies http://ahr.com.au/pests-and-diseases/fruit-fly-management-for-vegetable-growers-new/ The videos focus on the fruit fly life-cycle, monitoring the population, use of protein baiting, MAT and female traps, barriers and hygiene.
Improving supply chains to achieve higher returns for Queensland horticulture producers
CQUniversity is spearheading an online survey to investigate Queensland horticulture producers’ interest in achieving high product returns by supporting improved supply chains, enabling exports to Asia.
High-tech map shows fruit, macadamia farms hit by bushfires
Amid devastating bushfire activity across Australia, scientists have released a map that shows avocado, mango, olive, banana, macadamia and citrus orchards that have been impacted, to help with response and recovery efforts.
Raising plants to withstand climate change
Success with improving a model plant’s response to harsh conditions is leading plant molecular researchers to move to food crops including wheat, barley, rice and chickpeas.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
Horticulture leads Australian agriculture
A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in value and sustainable practices.
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.
$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.