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Integrated weed management options for weed control in cotton farming systems logo
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Integrated weed management options for weed control in cotton farming systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The widespread use of herbicides (particularly glyphosate) has led to the emergence of glyphosate-resistant populations in many weeds of cotton production systems. In response, this project investigates weed infestations and promotes other ways to control weeds in glyphosate-tolerant cotton systems. It aims for industry-wide adoption of Integrated Weed Management (IWM)...

1 Jul 2018 - 30 Sep 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Mirid and mealybug best practice management logo
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Mirid and mealybug best practice management

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project aimed to improve best practice management for mirid and mealybug pests in cotton. In the mirid part of the project, research and best practice guidelines were reviewed to identify knowledge gaps and extension needs. The review recommended immediate changes to the existing threshold, and highlighted future research needs....

1 Jul 2017 - 31 Oct 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

Managing verticillium risk for cotton logo
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Managing verticillium risk for cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project is part of a broader Australian Government’s Rural R&D for Profit cross-sectoral investment assessing the implementation of digital technologies for more dynamic management of disease, stress and yield. The project provides diagnostics, surveillance, and capacity building for current and emerging pathology/disease issues. It addresses these needs through development...

1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Improving the management of cotton diseases in Australian Cotton farming systems logo
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Improving the management of cotton diseases in Australian Cotton farming systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project is part of a broader Australian Government’s Rural R&D for Profit cross-sectoral investment assessing the implementation of digital technologies for more dynamic management of disease, stress and yield. It brings together industry data from separate disease surveys of disease severity and spread in NSW and Queensland with the...

1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Department of Agriculture and Food (WA), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ), Commonwealth Scientific and Industri...

Staying ahead of weed evolution in changing cotton systems logo
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Staying ahead of weed evolution in changing cotton systems

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

The overall aim of this project is to minimise the adverse impacts of glyphosate-resistant weeds or potential impacts of multiple-resistant weeds on the cotton industry. This will be achieved by firstly increasing our knowledge of glyphosate-resistant and multiple-resistant weeds through an understanding of the drivers for resistance in current and...

1 Jul 2014 - 31 Dec 2019

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Queensland (UQ), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ), Innokas Intellectual

Evaluate efficacy of novel chemistries, biocontrol agents and management practices to control Alternaria and Black Root Rot disease in cotton logo
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Evaluate efficacy of novel chemistries, biocontrol agents and management practices to control Alternaria and Black Root Rot disease in cotton

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project represents an ongoing effort to evaluate the efficacy of novel chemistries and biocontrol agents against black root rot (BRR) and Alternaria leaf spot (ALS) pathogens. The research aims to find suitable/alternative solutions for the industry to include in disease management strategies. As part of this process, it will...

1 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

Sustainable SLW management through improved insect resistance monitoring logo
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Sustainable SLW management through improved insect resistance monitoring

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) honeydew causes sticky cotton and discolouration, which threaten the cotton industry’s profitability and reputation for high quality fibre. Current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) measures rely on conventional insecticides, but misuse promotes rapid resistance development. To assist responsible use of insecticides, this project monitors the resistance of SLW...

1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)

Sustainable insect management through improved insect resistance monitoring logo
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Sustainable insect management through improved insect resistance monitoring

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

This project focuses on resistance surveillance for sustainable management of chewing and sucking pests. While the introduction of Bt cotton reduces dependence on insecticides for Helicoverpa armigera, prominent secondary pests (aphids, mites and mirids) must be targeted as over-reliance on important insecticidal classes, such for indoxacarb, has led to the...

1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Modern Systems Agronomy for Resilient Cotton Production logo
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Modern Systems Agronomy for Resilient Cotton Production

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

A key challenge for the cotton industry is to minimise climate-induced year to year production variability and maintain existing lint quality. In addition, an industry-led strategic imperative targets a significant increase in productivity and profitability within 5 years. This project aims to address these strategic needs by increasing research capacity...

1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

PhD: Building climate change resilience in cotton through translational physiology logo
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PhD: Building climate change resilience in cotton through translational physiology

Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

This PhD project determines the impact of extreme climates on plant photosynthesis. It generates temperature dependency data, including biochemistry and physiology of CO2 assimilation. Differences in the photosynthesis of cotton species from different parts of the globe have been analysed under glasshouse and field conditions against climates of origin and...

27 Feb 2017 - 31 Aug 2020

Victoria, Australia

Australian National University (ANU), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)