An investigation into some important pests and diseases of culinary herbs

OLD ABN-The State Of Queensland Acting Through The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

  • Project code: PRJ-000597

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Friday, August 4, 2006

  • Project completion date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011

  • National Priority: NEPI-Industry building and connectivity

Summary

To produce an educational tool for growers and research/extension personnel to allow accurate identification of a range of pests and diseases encountered in herbs. To develop a mechanism to manage beneficial insects in field crops pre-harvest. To identify common seed borne diseases in herbs (basil coriander marjoram oregano sage and thyme)

Program

New and Emerging Plant Industries

Research Organisation

OLD ABN-The State Of Queensland Acting Through The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Objective Summary

To produce an educational tool for growers and research/extension personnel to allow accurate identification of a range of pests and diseases encountered in herbs. To develop a mechanism to manage beneficial insects in field crops pre-harvest. To identify common seed borne diseases in herbs (basil coriander marjoram oregano sage and thyme)