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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 ...
Integrated disease management of sugarcane streak mosaic in Indonesia : final report 2012/083
(Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), 2019)
Sugarcane streak mosaic (SCSM) caused by sugarcane streak mosaic virus (SCSMV) is a
relatively recently recognised disease of sugarcane that is now widespread through S.E.
Asia and widely infecting commercial crops, both ...
Securing Australia from PNG biosecurity threats : final report 2015/046
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is the centre of diversity for several Saccharum species (S. officinarum, S. edule, S robustum) and supports indigenous pests and diseases of sugarcane. These threaten Australian commercial sugarcane ...
A novel polyphasic framework to resolve Yellow Canopy Syndrome paradox : final report 2014/082
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
A novel polyphasic framework to resolve Yellow Canopy Syndrome paradox.
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 ...
Molecular assay of major soilborne sugarcane pathogens for better exploitation of commercial varieties : final report 2016/047
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2018)
A commercial assay service, based on specific DNA tests for soil-borne pathogens, has been developed for various cropping industries by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Adelaide. A unique ...
Using remote sensing to improve canegrub management in North Queensland canefields : final report 2015/038
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)
Field ready, optimised precision weed identification sensor system : final report 2015/055
(Sugar Research Australia Limited, 2019)
This project aimed to integrate machine vision-based weed discrimination algorithms with commercial spray control systems from a spray equipment manufacturer, to develop a field-ready, optimised, precision weed detection ...
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 ...