3727 research projects
Research project
Understanding and managing the role of honey bees in CGMMV epidemiology
Hort Innovation
This project is exploring how honey bees are able to introduce cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) into melon crops, and is developing management practices to combat this for both the melon and apiary industries. Exposure to CGMMV is a significant concern for growers and also for the bee industry,...
3 Jul 2019 - 15 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
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Identification and management of mosaic viruses and secondary pathogens in buffalo turf
Hort Innovation
This project is helping the Australian turf industry better understand the distribution and frequency of mosaic viruses in buffalo grass paddocks on turf farms across Australia. The project team will ultimately deliver information on current strategies used to manage the problem virsuses and pathogens in buffalo turf and how effective...
13 Jan 2020 - 11 Jul 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Improved capacity for integrated disease management for couch smut
Hort Innovation
Couch smut (Ustilago cynoditis) is a type of fungus that infects green couch grass (Cynodon dactylon), the most widely planted turf in sporting facilities, public parks, backyards and school ovals around Australia. This project aims to develop an improved integrated disease management plan for couch smut for the Australian turf...
15 Jun 2017 - 1 Jun 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Research and Operations to Trial Innovation Glass and Photovoltaic Technologies in Protected Cropping
Hort Innovation
This project has evaluated the impact of smart glass films applied to glasshouses on the yield and quality of vegetables including eggplant, capsicum and lettuce.
21 Jul 2021 - 15 May 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Educating health professionals about Melon nutrition
Hort Innovation
This project aims to educate health care professionals about the nutritional benefits of melons.
1 Jul 2021 - 15 Jul 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Melon Food Safety - Training & Support
Hort Innovation
This project is building a strong food safety culture within the Australian melon industry by providing a food safety testing and environmental monitoring program. The goal is to ensure the adoption of improved food safety practice is maintained within the industry. This investment will be key to consistently delivering safe...
9 Aug 2021 - 1 Jul 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Onion nutrition education program for health professionals and the food service industry
Hort Innovation
This project aims to educate health care professionals as well as the food service industry about the health benefits of onions.
1 Jul 2021 - 30 May 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Epidemiology and management of fusarium basal rot in onions
Hort Innovation
The objective of this project is to reduce the impact of the soilborne disease, fusarium basal rot on the Australian onion industry, particularly in South Australia where it has caused losses of up 30% in some years. The goal is to develop a best practice, cost effective, Integrated Pest and...
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Optimising chemical and cultural management of onion white rot
Hort Innovation
This project led by Arvensis Research will draw on 25 years of accumulated knowledge and information on Onion White Rot (OWR), including input from research teams currently operating in the USA and New Zealand, contacts within the local onion industry and established links with global manufacturers of fungicides and biologicals....
12 Feb 2021 - 29 Jun 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Onion-specific Phenomenom Resource Creation
Hort Innovation
This project is educating children about the nutritional benefits of Australian onions through a collection of new Phenomenom resources that reflect new research that demonstrates the link between soil health and gut health, as well as umami and satiety for primary school aged children.
30 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia