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17-03-2015
Facing up to pest invasions: A new reality
According to Professor Philip Hulme, plant biosecurity expert at the Bio-Protection Research Centre at Lincoln University, with Queensland fruit fly breaching New Zealand’s borders yet again, despite investment in quarantine processes, questions need to be asked whether some pest incursions are inevitable and if more should be invested in preparedness rather than prevention.
11-03-2015
Boiling tulip bulbs?
Tulip bulbs are susceptible to stem nematodes. One affected bulb can be disastrous for an entire batch. Until very recently the standard hot water treatment remedy for daffodils, crocuses and other bulb plants did not work for tulip bulbs. Wageningen UR scientist, Martin van Dam, discovered that an improved process could have the desired effect.
04-03-2015
Last chance to register for the GIA Biosecurity Forum
Hon Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries, will give the opening address at next week’s GIA Biosecurity Forum. Places are filling fast, but there’s still a last chance for any late registrations this week.
04-03-2015
Molecular feedback loop gives clues to how flowers drop their petals
A new study from the University of Missouri sheds new light on the process that governs how and when plants shed their petals, a process known as abscission. The findings are reported in the 17 February online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
02-03-2015
FYI: New ‘gold standard’ for sympathy flowers
The Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF), in collaboration with AFE, have released findings from a recent study of funeral directors.
02-03-2015
Aussie hort scopes out how to drive exports
ABC Rural has recently reported that the country’s new grower-owned horticulture body is looking for guidance on a major new spending blitz, to grow international sales and improve production across all sectors.
27-02-2015
FYI: EU consumers demand new orchid varieties
The orchid is a popular and well-known plant in Europe, with new colors and shapes of the Phalaenopsis entering the market in recent years.
27-02-2015
International Symposium on New Ornamental Crops, Protea Research and Protea Association 2015
The VIII International Symposium on New Ornamental Crops, XII International Protea Research Symposium and XVII International Protea Association Conference Perth, Australia, will be held on 20-24 August 2015.
11-02-2015
PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year 2015: nominations open
Nominations are now open for the fourth annual PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award, the prestigious accolade for the Australian and New Zealand fresh produce and floral industries.
11-02-2015
FYI: Edible flowers challenging to market
Edible flowers are becoming increasingly popular, and are often used by professional chefs to add color and flavor to their dishes in restaurants.
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