Vapour heat treatment of honey gold mango

Vapour heat treatment of honey gold mango for access to the Japanese market.

Alternatives to methyl bromide for Queensland strawberry production

Alternatives to methyl bromide for Queensland strawberry production.

Fruit fly host status testing of a new passionfruit cultivar

Fruit fly host status testing of a new passionfruit cultivar.

Marker development for genes controlling mango tree architecture

Identification of candidate genes controlling, mango tree architecture.

Development of commercial application of an avocado fruit robustness test

Fruit quality is one of the major factors limiting growth in avocado retail sales. Avocado growers are often unaware of their end-use fruit quality since quality problems only manifest upon fruit ripening and growers receive limited feedback from the supply chain. If growers were aware of their expected fruit quality they would be equipped to make better marketing decisions and if necessary to take remedial actions to improve their fruit quality. Avotest is being developed as a quick and easy method of determining expected end-use fruit quality before the start of the commercial fruit harvest. The test aims at distinguishing between blocks with robust fruit and those with less robust fruit. The test could also be used to predict the resulting fruit quality after the implementation of new farming practices.

Improved domestic profitability and export competitiveness of selected fruit value chains in the southern Philippines and Australia program

The goal of the Program is to contribute to economic growth in the Philippines through increased income and improved livelihoods of tropical fruit growers in southern Philippines. The purpose of the Program is to improve the smallholder and industry profitability and export competitiveness of selected tropical fruits industries in the southern Philippines. Fruit crops to be targeted are mango, papaya, durian and jackfruit. The primary audience for the outcomes of this Program are medium to large scale commercial fruit growers and farmers predominantly in the regions of Leyte (VIII), northern Mindanao/Cagayan de Oro (X) and southern Mindanao/Davao (XI).

CSIRO lead National Citrus Scion Breeding Program

National Citrus Scion Breeding Program.

Variety quality management in strawberry, using DNA genotyping as a tool

Quality management strawberry, DNA genotyping.

ACIAR Strengthening the Fiji Papaya Industry

Strengthening the Fiji Papaya Industry through applied research and information dissemination.

Management of fruit quality and pest infestations of mango and mangosteen for Market access requirements

Management of fruit quality and pest infestations of mango and mangosteen for Market access requirements.

National Strawberry Varietal Improvement Program - Subtropical Regions

Industry development by providing competitive wonderful strawberry cutivars to subtropical industry and purchasers .

Investigating use of irradiation for disinfestation on Custard Apples

The ability to access new international markets particularly New Zealand is the focus of this project for the custard apple industry. Custard apple require a fruit fly disinfestation treatment to access New Zealand markets. Irradiation has shown to be an effective treatment in other fruits and has the potential to be introduced in a relatively short time frame. The project will assess the effect of irradiation on the quality and storage life of custard apples simulating an international supply chain.

Improving fruit quality and profitability of 'Honey Gold' mango

Honey Gold mango is a new Australian variety owned by a Queensland company, and in high demand because of very good flavour and appearance. It develops under skin browning (USB) when grown in hot areas. It appears after packing and the fruit need to be re-sorted at the markets to remove affected fruit. Production and postharvest treatments will be developed to reduce USB and increase profitability. Other production and harvest factors causing quality loss will be also be identified through a commercial downgrade analysis program in the packhouse. Grower training will reduce downgrades and improve the percentage of fruit in premium grade.

Development of an avocado rapid library tray system for Hass

The aim of the project is to develop a rapid ripening protocol/test which can be used as a reliable library tray system for Hass Avocados. Fruit will be taken from the end of the packing line to reflect both commercial handling quality and intrinsic fruit quality.

Alternative fruit fly treatment for interstate market access for strawberries

This project aims to provide further data to support the winter window option for interstate marker access for strawberries from south east Queensland.