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Powdery Mildew In Wine Grapes In Western Australia, Diana Fisher, Trevor Wicks Dr
Powdery Mildew In Wine Grapes In Western Australia, Diana Fisher, Trevor Wicks Dr
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Powdery mildew is caused by the fungal pathogen Uncinula necator. It is the most persistent fungal problem of grapes in WA and one of the most widespread fungal diseases of grapevines in the world. It is characterised by ash-grey to white powdery growth on green tissue of the vine. If uncontrolled it can cause serious crop losses and impair wine quality.
Table & Seed Potatoes From Western Australia At A Glance, Dr I Mcpharlin, Peter Dawson, Rachel Lancaster
Table & Seed Potatoes From Western Australia At A Glance, Dr I Mcpharlin, Peter Dawson, Rachel Lancaster
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Western Australia is a leading national exporter of table potatoes, accounting for almost 40 per cent of Australian exports. The high quality of Western Australian potatoes commands premium prices on both national and international markets. Opportunities to export Certified potato seed, particularly to south east Asian markets are growing and varieties suited to export markets are being developed.
Guidelines For The Management Of Microbial Food Safety In Fruit Packing Houses, Tony Portman, Elizabeth Frankish, Graham Mcalpine
Guidelines For The Management Of Microbial Food Safety In Fruit Packing Houses, Tony Portman, Elizabeth Frankish, Graham Mcalpine
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The fresh produce industry has undergone significant change in recent years in the application of quality assurance to business operations. The quality assurance schemes implemented such as the SQFCM programs, have generally served to provide a focus on food quality and operational issues, as well as food safety. Improvements of all aspects of the operations are identified to provide consistent quality, safe produce.
Organic Vegetables : A Guide To Production, Steven Mccoy
Organic Vegetables : A Guide To Production, Steven Mccoy
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There appears to be considerable opportunity for the development of organic vegetable production in Western Australia for either fresh or processed product. While a number of growers are successfully producing relatively small quantities of organic vegetables for both domestic and export markets, few large scale commercial growers have sought to capitalise on this opportunity.
Consumer interest in organically grown vegetables has increased rapidly in recent years due largely to concerns relating to food safety, health and the environment. For more information on markets for organic vegetables refer to AGWEST publication “Market Prospects – Organic Carrots and other Vegetables”.
Mango Growing In Western Australia, P R. Johnson, D C. Parr
Mango Growing In Western Australia, P R. Johnson, D C. Parr
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This bulletin covers mango growing in Western Australia in Kununurra, Carnarvon, Kimberly, Gingin, Perth regions. Details include climate requirements, soils, propagation, planting, spacing, weed control, nutrition, pests, diseases and disorders, pruning, harvesting and packing, ripening and storage, and processing.
Apple Harvest Maturity Indices Of Retail Quality, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
Apple Harvest Maturity Indices Of Retail Quality, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Western Australia
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