3727 research projects
Research project
Development and implementation of protocols to enable importation of improved honey bee genetics to Australia
Hort Innovation
This investment is laying the groundwork to allow the first importation of desirable honey bee germplasm into Australia, with a focus on sourcing genetic material from bees with a tolerance to Varroa mite and its associated viruses. Import of and access to this material for breeding purposes will allow both...
14 Jun 2019 - 15 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Field-based testing for fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
Hort Innovation
This project is developing a LAMP assay for fall armyworm (FAW) and will involve facilitation of rapid identification of FAW in regional Australia, increase awareness of rapid, in-field testing for FAW in regional Australia, and improve the knowledge of technological requirements in regional Australia to allow the rollout of LAMP...
23 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Identifying potential parasitoids of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and the risk to Australian horticulture
Hort Innovation
This project will improve our understanding of endemic parasitoids of fall armyworm (FAW) in northern Australia and will facilitate extension of FAW management to growers by producing extension materials and linking directly to VG20003 (Co-developing and extending integrated Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) management systems for the Australian vegetable industry).
3 Mar 2021 - 20 Jan 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Management strategy for serpentine leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis
Hort Innovation
This multi-industry collaboration incorporates organisations with recent, relevant R&D into leafminers as well as field scientists located in affected regions. The multidisciplinary team will develop and deliver specific serpentine leafminer (SLM) information and facilitate a targeted communication program, which is critical if susceptible horticultural industries are to better understand and...
1 Apr 2021 - 1 Apr 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Pest and disease management and Research Services for the Mushroom Industry
Hort Innovation
This project is a capacity building project for the Mushroom Industry through providing growers with resources to help manage endemic and exotic pests and disease.
15 Aug 2017 - 1 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
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Educating stakeholders on the health benefits of mushrooms
Hort Innovation
This project aims to provide scientifically credible evidence based messages to elevate the profile of mushrooms amoung health professionals so they become an active recommendaiton to clients.
15 Aug 2018 - 29 Nov 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Developing a database of bio-markers for compost quality control to maximise production yield
Hort Innovation
The quality and yield of button mushroom crops is critically dependent on the quality of compost used. This investment is exploring how microbial populations within compost can be used to understand, measure and manipulate compost quality.
28 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Mushrooms as a cholesterol lowering food
Hort Innovation
This project aims to address the evidence gaps by generating the scientific evidence required to support a high-level health claim that β-glucan from mushrooms lowers cholesterol in humans.
1 Jul 2021 - 13 Feb 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Educating the food industry about Australian Mushrooms
Hort Innovation
This project aims to educate the food industry about the nutritional benefits of mushrooms.
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Cost effective thinning for Nashi (desktop evaluation)
Hort Innovation
This project is identifying opportunities for the reduction in thinning and budding costs for the nashi industry through a desktop evaluation and engagement with industry. Recommendations for the prioritisation of any potential future R&D investments will be made at the project’s conclusion.
24 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia