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Validation of LSB-PCR diagnostic for ratoon stunting disease and characterisation of non-Lxx strains of Leifsonia associated with sugarcane: final report 2014/086
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Ratoon stunting disease (RSD), caused by Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli (Lxx), is a major disease of sugarcane worldwide. Diagnosis is problematic because RSD lacks specific external symptoms. This project adapted the LSB-PCR ...
Biological factors driving YCS
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2015)
Yellow Canopy Syndrome (YCS) was first observed in 2012 in the Central and Northern cane-growing regions in Australia and has since spread much further south. The 2015 season is particularly bad in the Mackay and Proserpine ...
Review of the sugarcane industry Biosecurity Plan and development of a grower Biosecurity Manual; final report 2014/088
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
The review of the Biosecurity Plan for the sugarcane industry will comprehensively investigate new and emerging sugarcane pests and diseases, identify biosecurity capacity and guide the implementation of projects that ...
The Mantis - developing an innovative, high flotation, affordable high rise spray unit: final report 2013/070
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2014)
Weed control on the steep slopes of Innisfail is difficult with current machinery. Top heavy, clutch driven highrise sprayers are unable to operate under these conditions resulting in poor weed management strategies for ...
Rapid detection of ratoon stunting disease; final report 2013/001
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
This project's objective was to develop a rapid 'sniff test' to diagnose ratoon stunting disease (RSD) using a new technology called 'Enose' or electronic nose. The aim was to be able to identify contaminated cane within ...
Pachymetra awareness project for Condong Mill area: final report 2012/064
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Objectives: Use innovative approaches to motivate and demonstrate the potential benefits to improve Pachymetra management for farmers. Build capacity in growers to better manage Pachymetra on their farms. . Increase farm, ...
Enhancing sugarcane growth and yield by biocontrol agents and biofertilizers : final report 2014/402
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Australian sugarcane industry is facing significant challenges affecting sugarcane growth. Sugarcane diseases and soil degradation are the two major threats. Many sugarcane diseases are caused by pathogenic fungi and ...
Development of controlled release formulations of imidacloprid for canegrub control: final report 2014/006
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2016)
Canegrub damage resulting from a variety of scarab species is a major productivity constraint for about 50% of Australian sugarcane farmers. Affected growers are spread across all cane growing districts and across all ...
Innovative approaches to identifying the cause of chlorotic streak and new management strategies : final report 2013/357
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2017)
Chlorotic streak is one of the major diseases in the Australian sugar industry. The disease occurs in areas of high rainfall and poorly drained fields and is a limitation to productivity, particularly during seasons that ...
Preparing the Australian sugar industry for exotic disease threats: final report 2009/033
(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 ...