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White Blister - Alternative Controls

Dr Joanna Petkowski, DPI Victoria The aim of this project is to identify resistance to white blister rust in commercial cultivars of Brassica vegetables and alternative options for chemical control... Go to article.

Lettuce: Nitrogen and Disease

Ms Barbara Hall, SARDI Dr Belinda Rawnsley, SARDI Ms Lee Bartlett, SARDI The aim of our study is to determine if the rate and form of Nitrogen increases lettuce susceptibility to disease.... Go to article.

VG07070 Workshop Notes Feb 2010

Workshop Notes - Vegetable IPM Pathology Program VG07070 "Benchmarking predictive models,  Irrigation & Nutrients for Downy & Powdery Mildews & White Blister" ... Go to article.

Sclerotinia article for lettuce conference 2002

Conference paper on the development of biological controls for Sclerotinia minor, lettuce drop, as alternatives to fungicides and fumigants.Go to article.

OnionWhiteRot report

Evaluation of chemical controls for White rot, Sclerotium cepivorum is a destructive fungal disease of onions, leeks, garlic, chives, shallots, spring onions and salad onions.Go to article.

white rot onion alternate fungicide poster

Poster: Alternative fungicides to procymidone for control of white rot on spring onionsGo to article.

white rot onion trichoderma optimum management poster

Poster: Optimised management of White Rot, Sclerotium cepivorum, on spring onions using Trichoderma atroviride isolate C52 by nutrient competition.Go to article.

white rot onion trichoderma control poster

Poster: Evaluation of biological control agent Trichoderma for the Integrated Control of White Rot on spring onionsGo to article.

white rot onion integrated control strategy booklet

Booklet: HAL project VG01096, Integrated Control Strategy for Onion White Rot Disease in Spring Onions and Other Bunching Allium Crops.Go to article.

white rot onion control update article

Article: Onions Australia V21: Update on research into white rot controlsGo to article.

VX00012 Metalaxyl breakdown

HAL project VX00012, Enhanced metalaxyl breakdown and its implication in Australian horticultureGo to article.

Victorian Soil Health

Soil Health for VictoriaGo to article.

VG99070 IPM

HAL project VG99070, Development of an integrated pest management program in celery.Go to article.

VG99057 soil health

HAL project VG99057, Sustainable soil health for intensive production, carrots, soil carbon and soil organisms.Go to article.

VG99008 clubroot diagnostic test extract

HAL project VG99008, Development of a rapid DNA-based forensic type test to assist growers manage clubroot, Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

VG99005 quality wash water for carrots

HAL project VG99005, Quality Wash Water for Carrots and Other VegetablesGo to article.

VG99004 clean and safe fresh vegetables

HAL project VX99004, Performanceof common sanitisers used in the vegetable industry and the implications for washwater re-use and safe discharge.Go to article.

VG98093 Hazards and risks to human health in the vegetable industry

HAL project VG98093, Identification and quantification of hazards and risks to human health in the vegetable industry, Food Safety Guide.Go to article.

VG98093b microbiological hazards in the vegetable industry a review

HAL project VG98093, Review of Microbiological Hazards in the Vegetable Industry.Go to article.

VG98083 post harvest rots and browning in lettuce

HAL project VG98083, Browning effect on lettuce caused by fluorescent pseudomonads in soils and control measures to reduce bacterial loads in the field and after harvest.Go to article.

VG97084 sclerotinia beans

HAL project VG97084, White mould, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is a major disease problem of both green and navy beans. Cause of poor Sclerotinia control in the field, new approaches to Sclerotinia... Go to article.

VG97051 Pea Ascochyta rot

HAL project VG97051, Options for managing collar rot disease in peas through fungicides and late fertiliser applications and other factors contributing to disease incidence and severity.Go to article.

VG5051 climate change

HAL project VG05051, Study into the exposure of the vegetable industry to climate change and variability.Go to article.

VG08107 Discussion Paper 6

HAL project VG08107, Options for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions for the Australian Vegetable Industry.Go to article.

VG08107 Discussion Paper 5

HAL project VG08107, Who will use the vegetable carbon tool?Go to article.

VG08107 Discussion Paper 4

HAL project VG08107, Preliminary Estimation of the Carbon Footprint of the Australian Vegetable Industry.Go to article.

VG08107 Discussion Paper 3

HAL project VG08107, What carbon footprinting tools are currently available?Go to article.

VG08107 Discussion Paper 2

HAL project VG08107, How will carbon footprinting address the issues of reduction, mitigation,emissions trading and marketing.Go to article.

VG08107 Discussion Paper 1

HAL project VG08107: Vegetable Industry Carbon Footprint Scoping Study - Discussion Papers and Workshop 26 Sep 2008. What is a Carbon Footprint? An overview of definitions and methodologies.Go to article.

VG07126 new approaches to sclerotina brief

HAL project VG07126, Evaluation of new approaches to Sclerotinia disease control to identify the most effective and economical strategies.Go to article.

VG07125 IPM soilborne pathogens brief

HAL project VG07125, Developing and encouraging adoption of effective IPM strategies for key soilborne pathogens (Pythium,Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia) in vegetable crops.Go to article.

VG07070 white blister summary July 09

HAL project VG07070, Options for control of white blister on chinese cabbageGo to article.

VG07070 lettuce summary July 09

HAL project VG07070, Downy mildew control in lettuce through disease forecasting and resistant varietiesGo to article.

VG07070 Industry workshop Nov 2008

HAL project VG07070, Workshop notes on white blister of brassicas and downy mildew of lettuce, IPM, fungicide alternatives,variety selection, irrigation and disease predictive modelling. Go to article.

VG 07070 foliar disease prediction brief

HAL project VG07070, Benchmarking Models, Aerial Spore Sampling, Irrigation and Nutrients for downy mildew of lettuce and white blister on brassicasGo to article.

VG07070 Conference presentation Nov08

Conference presentation HAL project VG07070 Benchmarking predictive models, nutrients and irrigation for management of downy and powdery mildews and white blister.Go to article.

VG07070 broccoli summary July 09

HAL project VG07010, Irrigation scheduling and growing resistant varieties are two ways of combating the destructive disease white blister, Albugo candida.Go to article.

VG07010 suppressing clubroot white blister brief

HAL project VG07010, Boosting the plant immune response to provide long-lasting disease suppression of clubroot and white blister in brassica vegetable crops.Go to article.

VG06092 pathology gap analysis extract

HAL project VG6092, Pathology priorities for development of best practices to increase on farm adoption of integrated pest management (IPM).Go to article.

VG06092 Pathogens of importance poster

Poster: HAL project VG6092, Pathology priorities for development of best practices to increase on farm adoption of integrated pest management (IPM).Go to article.

VG06088 IPM and Lettuce Aphid in Tasmania

HAL project VG06088, Commercial lettuce trials of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to manage the currant lettuce aphid nasonovia ribis-nigri in Tasmania.Go to article.

VG06086 IPM

HAL project VG06086, Survey of vegetable growers and advisors into adoption, and non-adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Levels of adoption, reasons for non-adoption by growers... Go to article.

VG06047 update

HAL project VG06047, Progress on evaluation of disease forecasting models for late blight of celery for timing fungicide sprays to control Septoria apiicola.Go to article.

VG06047 Septoria Celery Model Validation extract

HAL project VG06047, Evaluation of disease forecasting models for late blight of celery for timing fungicide sprays to control Septoria apiicola.Go to article.

VG06046 parsley root rot

HAL project VG06046, Identification and management of parsley root rot. Tolerant parsley cultivars, fungicide alternatives,biocontrol agents.Go to article.

VG05090 Rhizoctonia article Aug07

Survey for Rhizoctonia solani root pathogens using green beans, PERACTOGo to article.

VG05045 parsnip canker

HAL project VG05045, Cause and extent of parsnip canker in Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania.Go to article.

VG05044 Final

HAL project VG05044, Growing commercial iceberg and loose-leaf lettuce crops using integrated pest management (IPM)Go to article.

VG05044 Survey

HAL project VG05044, Survey of grower pest management strategies. Crop monitoring, biocontrols cultural controls, integrated pest management (IPM).Go to article.

VG05044 Summary

HAL project VG05044, Summary of control of Currant Lettuce Aphid, Nasonovia ribis nigri (CLA) using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.Go to article.

VG05043 Consultants

HAL project VG05043, VG05044, Better support for agricultural consultants to development of integrated pest management (IPM) skills among growers.Go to article.

VG05008 IPM

HAL project VG05008, Development of cultural control methods for pests of leafy vegetables discusses cultural control options to encourage predatory insects and mite species that prey on pests of vegetable... Go to article.

VG04061 white blister control brassica

HAL project VG04061, Evaluation of fungicide control of white blister, Albugo candida, in brassica crops, broccoli, cauliflowers and brussel sprouts. Go to article.

VG04025 parsley root rot

HAL project VG04025, Parsley root rot caused by Pythium and Phytophthora.controlled with fungicide, Fusarium solani, Rhizoctonia solani, Sclerotinia, Strentrophomonas maltophilia.Go to article.

VG04021 seed dressing evaluation

HAL project VG04021, Evaluation of new seed dressing technologies for improved disease and insect control in vegetable crops.Go to article.

VG04016 celery septoria

HAL project VG04016, Disease forecasting reduces use of fungicides to control late blight in celery, Septoria apiicola,Go to article.

VG04014 Better Brassica

HAL project VG04014, Brassica disease communication. Better Brassicas, clubroot, Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

VG04013 brassica white blister

HAL project VG04013, Management strategies for white blister, Albugo candida, in broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts.Go to article.

VG02118 brassica white blister

HAL project VG02118, White blister Albugo candida, races, source of the epidemic and disease control in broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts.Go to article.

VG02105 seed dressing review

HAL project VG02105, Review of new seed dressing technologies for improved disease and insect control in vegetable crops.Go to article.

VG01096 managing onion white rot in spring onions

HAL project VG01096, Managing Onion White Rot in Spring Onions, fungicides,biocontrol and DADS diallyl disulphide.Go to article.

VG01082 processing broccoli head rot

HAL project VG01082, Head rot disease of broccoli crops grown for processing. Surfactants,Alternaria, Botrytis, Cladosporium, Fusarium compactum and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Psuedomonas fluorescens,... Go to article.

VG01049 Poultry Litter

HAL project VG01049, Strategies for the safe use of poultry litter, chicken / fowl manure in vegetable crop production.Go to article.

VG01045 onion mildew and radish blister

HAL project VG01045, Disease management strategies for downy mildew on spring onions and white blister on radish.Go to article.

VG00048 sclerotinia vegetables biocontrol

HAL project VG00048, Development of alternative biological controls, green manure crops and chemical treatments for Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and S. minor lettuce drop.Go to article.

VG00048 Biocontrol Sclerotinia vegetable crops

HAL project VG00048, Development of biological controls for Sclerotinia diseases, evaluation of biocontrol, chemical and soil amendments treatments for control of Sclerotinia lettuce drop.Go to article.

VG00044 total clubroot management extract

HAL project VG00044, Total crop management strategies for clubroot, Plasmodiophora brassicae, Go to article.

VG00031 pea downy mildew metalaxyl resistance

HAL project VG00031, Management of downy mildew Peronospora viciae of pea crops and its possible resistance to metalaxyl.Go to article.

VG00006 edit

HAL project VG00006, Understanding the use of chicken, poultry, fowl manure/ litter in vegetable production on sandy soil. Go to article.

Vegetable Carbon Footprinting Workshop

Workshop notes: Vegetable Industry Carbon Footprint Workshop, October 2008.Go to article.

tas DADS

Evaluation of DADS diallyl disulphide and other controls on onion white rot, Sclerotium cepivorum on onionsGo to article.

soil health newsletter 2003

HAL project VG99057, Sustainable soil health for intensive production, carrots, soil carbon and soil organisms.Go to article.

sclerotinia beans adjuvants

HAL project VG05090, evaluation of fungicide and wetting agent adjuvants to control of sclerotinia diseases in green beens.Go to article.

risk model recycled water

Modelling of risk of illness to consumers of vegetables irrigated with reclaimed water.Go to article.

rhizoctonia Forthside trials

Evaluation of fungicide control of rhizoctonia on seedling emergence of bean varieties.Go to article.

reclaimed water use in Vic premier

Reclaimed water use in Victoria, changing environmental and health standards and guidelines, Ken Peverill and Robert Premier.Go to article.

Pythium brief

HAL Project VG08026, Identification and control strategies for Pythium sulcatum, a cause of root rot and canker in parsnip, parsley & coriander.Go to article.

Pythium Field Day

Workshop notes: HAL project VG08026, pythium root rots of Apiaceae parsnip, parsley and other vegetables.Go to article.

Poultry Litter fs16

HAL project VG01049, discusses the benefits and safe use of poultry litter, chicken / fowl manure.Go to article.

post plant fungicides

HAL project VN05007, evaluation of post-plant fungicide applications for control of onion white rot, Sclerotium cepivorum, on alliums, onions, leeks, garlic, chives, shallots, spring and salad onions. ... Go to article.

Phytochemical paper

Robert Premier discusses Phytochemical composition: A paradigm shift for food-health considerations, Vital VegetablesGo to article.

Phytochemical 2005

Robert Premier discusses phytochemical enhanced and standardised horticultural products, Vital VegetablesGo to article.

Onion White rot factsheet

Factsheet: Onion white rot, fungicide evaluation, Sclerotium cepivorum, on alliums, onions, leeks, garlic, chives, shallots, spring and salad onions, PERACTOGo to article.

OnionWhiteRot release

Factsheet: Control of onion white rot, Sclerotium cepivorum, on alliums, onions, leeks, garlic, chives, shallots, spring and salad onionsGo to article.

NY97011 handout

Factsheet: Control of downy mildew on nursery seedlings.Go to article.

NY97011 downy mildew nursery seedlings

HAL project NY97011, communication of integrated control of downy mildew on nursery seedlings.Go to article.

NY406 Review of downy mildew and fungicides

HAL project NY406, Review of downy mildew on nursery seedlings.Go to article.

NY406 Downy Mildew Nursery Seed brief

Factsheet: Downy mildew of brassica crops, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and chinese cabbage.Go to article.

NY406 Downy Mildew Nursery Seed

HAL project NY 406, Control of downy mildew on nursery seedlings.Go to article.

Native Food Standards

RIRDC project DAV-211A, Food Safety Standards and Labelling for Native Plant Foods, bush tucker.Go to article.

Management of DM in peas

Management of downy mildew and collar rot of pea crops. HAL project VG00031.Go to article.

IPM potato review

Paul Horne and Jessica Page discuss Integrated Pest Management IPM of potato tuber moth and other pests in Australian potato crops.Go to article.

IPM Adoption

Paul Horne, Jessica Page and Cam Nicholson discuss the development and implementation of integrated pest management IPM strategies in Victorian broadacre crops. Go to article.

IPM ecotox

Martina Bernard, Paul Horne and Ary Hoffmann discuss the development of an Ecotoxicological Testing Standard for Predatory Mites Euseius victoriensis and Galendromus occidentalis.Go to article.

IPM Cole and Horne 2006

Peter Cole and Paul Horne discuss the impact of aphicide drenches on Micromus tasmaniae and the implications for pest control in lettuce crops.Go to article.

hydro lettuce recyled water poster

Poster: Investigating the microbial contamination of reclaimed, recycled water on hydroponic lettuce production.Go to article.

Hoong white blister 21 Nov 07

Booklet: Evaluating the effectiveness of fungicides to control white blister, Albugo candida and adverse weather conditions.Go to article.

Hoong Sclerotinia integrated control workshop 28Nov07

Booklet: Sclerotinia disease management,the effectiveness of fungicides, application methods, biocontrols, soil amendments and green manure crops.Go to article.

Hangzhou foods

The health benefits of regional diets and cuisine.Go to article.

Food Safety for Native Plant Foods

Factsheet: food safety, legislation and native plant foodsGo to article.

DADS control onion white rot bunching onions poster

Poster: Evaluating the effectiveness of DADS diallyl disulphide and other biocontrol agents to control onion white rot Sclerotium cepivorum on Spring OnionsGo to article.

crown rot carrots

Paper: Causes of smooth & corky crown rot disease on carrotsGo to article.

Compost 5 safe use

Factsheet: Safe use of compost for vegetable production, quality assurance, storage & application and food safety.Go to article.

Compost 4 safe suppliers

Factsheet: Choosing a compost supplier, quality assurance and other requirements.Go to article.

Compost 3 getting started

Factsheet: Cost effective use of a range of compost products for benefit of vegetable production.Go to article.

Compost 2 benefits

Factsheet: Benefits of using compost and its application on lettuce, carrot and broccoli cropsGo to article.

Compost 1 what is compost

Factsheet: Introducing compost, its use manufacture and quality control.Go to article.

clubroot poster

Poster: Key elements of integrated conntrol of clubroot including preventative and management strategies.Go to article.

clubroot factsheets cover

Cover for Factsheet describing symptoms of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae,Go to article.

clubroot brochure

Brochure: Integrated control of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 9 applicator design

Factsheet: Targeted application of fungicides to the root zone to control clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 8 strategic application

Factsheet: Sources of infection and estimating disease risk of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 7 chemical control

Factsheet: Chemical fungicides and fumigants for clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 6 nutrient amendment

Factsheet: Calcium and Boron to reduce the severity of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 5 limes and liming

Factsheet: Using lime as an effective preventative measures for clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 4 managing outbreaks

Factsheet: Dealing with an isolated or spot outbreak of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 3 prevention hygiene

Factsheet: Farm hygiene practices including movement of soil and water from infected paddocks to limit spread of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 2 detection prediction

Factsheet: Estimating the disease risk from farm history and lab testing for clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae.Go to article.

clubroot 10 implementing control strategy

Factsheet: Integrated control strategies for clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae including preventative and management strategies for cost effective control.Go to article.

clubroot 1 integrated control introduction

Factsheet: Symptoms of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae, sources of infection and estimating disease risk.Go to article.

Celery Poster

Poster: Disease forecast modelling to reduce the cost of chemical control of Septoria apiicola or late blight in celery.Go to article.

carrot disorders poster

Poster: Common disorders of carrots, Streptomyces, Phytophthora, Pythium, Fusarium, Scleotinia, Geotrichum and tip rot.Go to article.

Carabids 2007

Paul Horne describes the biology and ecology of Australian Carabid beetles which are important biological control agents and indicators of ecosystem health.Go to article.

broccoli headrot poster

High rates of wetting agents can predispose broccoli heads to rot by pathogenic bacteria like Pseudomonas marginalisGo to article.

brassica green manures

Discusses the use of brassica green manure crops, mustard, rape, broccoli, oats and beans, to improve soil structure and control Sclerotinia drop in lettuce.Go to article.

BiofumigationUpdate18

Evaluation of biofumigant brassica green manure crops such as Nemfix, BQGraze, BQMulch and Fumus to improve lettuce yield by reducing losses from Sclerotinia minor.Go to article.

Biofumigation Update 16

Biofumigation using mustard crop as a green manure on potates at Thorpdale, Victoria Go to article.

biofumigation oil

Effects of biofumigant soil amendments Voom and Fumafert mustard meal and the soil fumigant Basamid /dazomet on white rot, Sclerotium cepivorum, in spring onion. Go to article.

Better brassica workshop notes 2005

Summary of research into control of clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae, estimating disease risk, Farm and nursery hygiene, irrigation, drainage, crop rotation tolerant varieties weed control, soil pH... Go to article.

better brassica roadshow flyer

Evaluation of the roadshow model to deliver research to vegetable growers.Go to article.

Alternative fungicides for Sclerontinia control poster

Evaluation of fungicides to control Sclerotinia diseases, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and S. minor, are a major problem in many horticultural crops, including beans, brassicas, capsicum, lettuce,... Go to article.

alternative carriers

HAL project VN05010, altenatives to lime super to carry fungicide to control the fungal disease white rot.Go to article.

Albugo workshop notes

Summary of research on white blister, Albugo candidaGo to article.

albugo symptoms

HAL project notes to recognise the symptoms of white blister, Albugo candidaGo to article.

albugo risk forecasting

HAL project evaluation of disease forecasting model for white blister, Albugo candidaGo to article.

albugo races

HAL project notes on the hosts of different races of white blister, Albugo candidaGo to article.

albugo control

HAL project notes on control of white blister, Albugo candidaGo to article.

AIFST Fresh Produce Food Safety Summit

Summary of April 2007 AIFST meeting to consider trends in food safety.Go to article.