SESAME 
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Published: 9 Feb 2026
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DownloadThis factsheet introduces PREDICTA® Sesame, a DNA‑based soil test that helps growers detect and quantify key soilborne pathogens before planting. It explains why early testing is essential—soil diseases are costly, hard to control once crops are in the ground and can significantly impact sesame productivity.
The factsheet outlines the test’s risk categories, the pathogens assessed and the main benefits: fast results, detection of low pathogen levels and the ability to test for multiple diseases from a single soil sample. It also provides example paddock results and simple management actions for high‑risk situations, helping growers make informed decisions about rotations, crop selection and on‑farm practices.
This factsheet summarises results from recent sesame variety trials across Kingaroy, Jinghi, Durong and Gurgeena, confirming that sesame performs strongly in Southern Queensland’s summer cropping...
Sesame, Sesamum indicum L. (Lamiales: Pedaliaceae), is one of the oldest oilseed crops known to humanity. It is widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical regions...
The Australian sesame market is entirely dependent on imports, with current market trends indicating the domestic demand will grow to 9800 tonnes by 2025. With...
Research is developing agronomic practices for sesame production in a range of environments across Australia through the Sesame Central partnership – a collaboration between AgriFutures...
Sesame is perfectly suited to Australia’s hot and dry conditions and may be an attractive option as a high-return break crop in broadacre farming systems....
