Browsing Completed projects and reports by Author "Sallam, N"
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Barcoding a tool to assist the industry to manage insect incursions
Braithwaite, K; Chandler, K; Sallam, N (ASSCT, 2015)THE AUSTRALIAN SUGARCANE industry has been fortunate not to have several significant insect pests that exist overseas. Moth borers are a particular concern to the Australian sugar industry due to the heavy losses they cause ... -
Biosecurity research in PNG 2015-2017
Magarey, RC; Braithwaite, KS; Kuniata, LS; Thompson, NP; Korowi, K; Samson, PR; Tom, L; Sallam, N; Derby, L (ASSCT, 2018)PAPUA NEW GUINEA is the centre of diversity for several species in the genus Saccharum, including S. officinarum, selections of which constituted the first commercial sugarcane varieties in Australia. Apart from providing ... -
Integrated pest management of stem borers and insect vectors of viral diseases of sugarcane : final report 2006/147
Magarey, R; Sallam, N; Samson, P (BSES, 2009)This report provides detail on an ACIAR-funded project (HORT/2006/147) meeting between Australian and Indonesian staff to review project activities, and to plan further research, development and extension for the next 12 ... -
Optimum canegrub management within new sustainable cropping systems : SRDC final report BSS266
Samson, K; Chandler, K; Sallam, N (BSES, 2010)This project addressed the issue of canegrub management in new farming systems. Many cane growers are adopting or planning to adopt one or more components of 'new farming systems' - legume rotations, reduced tillage and ... -
Preparing the Australian sugar industry for exotic disease threats: final report 2009/033
Magarey, R; Samson, P; Braithwaite, K; Thompson, N; Sallam, N (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)Previous field resistance trial data for downy mildew, Ramu stunt and Sesamia grisescens collected in PNG since the mid-1980s were accessed, analysed and information used as a foundation for project field resistance screening ... -
Remote sensing to implement an effective pest management strategy for canegrubs
Sallam, N (Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)a) Issue: The greyback canegrub (Dermolepida albohirtum) is the main pest of cane crops in all canegrowing regions from Mossman to Sarina. Infestations by this pest species may cost the industry up to 40 million dollars ... -
Sugarcane streak mosaic; researching a relatively new disease in Indonesia
Magarey, RC; Kristini, A; Achadian, E; Thompson, N; Wilson, E; Reynolds, M; Sallam, N; Goebel, R; Putra, L (ASSCT, 2018)SUGARCANE STREAK MOSAIC occurs in the south and south-east Asia regions and was first identified in Indonesia in 2005. Its relatively recent recognition means that much remains to be learnt about this viral disease. ...