Over-application of fertiliser nutrients can cause growth and quality problems in vegetable crops.
The storage life of fresh fruit and vegetables varies with type, variety and pre-harvest conditions. There is scope to control storage life through postharvest management of the two most important determinants of storage life and quality — respiration and transpiration.
Irrigating crops with saline water can result in yield loss and decreased quality.
Hollow heart is an internal disorder where a 'lens' or 'star'-shaped cavity forms in the potato tuber. Some varieties are more susceptible than others but, under predisposing conditions, most varieties can be affected.
Respiration and transpiration are the most important postharvest processes affecting storage life and quality of vegetables.
Postharvest life can be prolonged and quality can be maintained by reducing the rate of respiration and transpiration.
Matching water supply in the soil to crop demand using good irrigation practice is important to produce a high quality potato crop.
When different fruits and vegetables are stored together, one foodstuff may be tainted by odours given off by another. A second important problem is that optimum storage temperatures and relative humidities for different produce vary widely.
The Greener Pastures project was set up to assist the Australian dairy industry meet the two major challenges in managing high performing pasture systems: maintaining profitability while meeting the expectations of a community that is increasingly sensitive to environmental issues.
The Greener Pastures project was set up to assist the Australian dairy industry meet the two major challenges in managing high performing pasture systems: maintaining profitability while meeting the expectations of a community that is increasingly sensitive to environmental issues.
Five varieties provide Western Australian chickpea growers with their best options for growing. These include PBA Striker, PBA Slasher, PBA Maiden, Neelam and Ambar.
