Project update: Project VM22001 ‘Identification and management of a fungal disease complex in melons’

Project VM22001, led by Chris Themsen, Agreco Australia, seeks to improve productivity for the Australian melon industry through improved knowledge and management of soilborne fungal diseases. This includes research into options for diseases such as gummy stem blight, charcoal rot, fusarium wilt and vine decline.

The project started in February 2023 and in thisupcoming webinar the results of all activities to date and an overview of activities for the next 12 months will be presented.  Activities so far have included disease surveys in multiple districts, isolation and diagnosis of suspected pathogens, and evaluation of disease pathways from seed to fruit production. Questions and discussion on the project is welcomed and time will be provided during the webinar for this.

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