Whole-farm planning for management of varieties to maximise productivity and reduce losses from diseases : SRDC final report BSS294

Author	Croft, BJ
Author	Cox, MC
Author	Millard, D
Author	Burrows, A
Date Accessioned	2015-03-24
Date Available	2015-03-24
Issued	2009
Identifier	http://hdl.handle.net/11079/14060
Abstract	The appropriate selection of sugarcane varieties is critical for maximising profitability and sustainability for both growers and millers in the Australian sugarcane industry. Growers are faced with many complex decisions when selecting varieties such as yield potential, suitability to soil type, optimum mix of varieties to maximize sugar content throughout the season, resistance to diseases and pests, ratooning ability and tolerance to stresses such as drought, frost and flooding. This project has developed a web-based variety decision support tool and information resource for the Australian sugarcane industry named QCANESelect to help growers make the best variety choices.
Language	en
Part of Series	BSES Internal Report; 2009 No 1504 Report SD09006
Subject	Varieties
Subject	Selection
Subject	QCANESelect
Subject	Block management
Subject	Whole farm planning
Subject	Block management
Subject	Online resources
Subject	Regional reporting
Subject	Risk management
Subject	Decision support tool
Subject	Varieties
Subject	Plant breeding
Title	Whole-farm planning for management of varieties to maximise productivity and reduce losses from diseases : SRDC final report BSS294

Varieties, plant breeding and release [124]
Research outcomes: Comprehensive and efficient variety breeding, selection and release programs responding to yield expectations, environmental constraints, resource scarcity and regional preferences. Faster varietal adoption using advanced methods for bulking, distribution and planting.