issue 146, may june 2020
This page shows the articles in issue 146, may june 2020 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Steps to manage snails become clearer after studies into pest behaviour and control tactics
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 20 Apr 2020Watching what snails do has helped researchers develop new control guidelines.
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Success in baiting snails is all about timing of control tactics
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 18 Apr 2020Research highlights autumn is the optimal time for baiting snails to minimise risks to crops.
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CSIRO lends a hand in developing insect-resistant cowpea for Nigerian farmers
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 17 Apr 2020New insect-resistant cowpea set to help deliver food security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Growing pulses in 2020 - new resources will get you going
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 17 Apr 2020Short sharp webinars have all the information needed to optimise pulse production in 2020.
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Early sown canola planted into stored soil moisture may hang on and yield better if there is a tough finish
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 16 Apr 2020Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
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Good opening rains across much of Australia give our growers confidence for 2020
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 15 Apr 2020Participants in the GroundCover™ grower series have started sowing winter crops.
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Mouse hot spots in SA and Victoria cause concern ahead of sowing
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 14 Apr 2020Mouse numbers are building in parts of Victoria and SA, risking damage to 2020 winter crops.
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Biodiversity delivers heat tolerance traits for chickpea
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 14 Apr 2020Chickpea resilience boosted with inclusion of heat tolerance genetics into Australian lines.
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Together a 'probe' and 'hairpins' are helping to detect plant viruses
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 13 Apr 2020Virus detection tool has promise for plant breeding and mass screening.
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High mouse numbers in some regions mean growers must be vigilant
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 11 Apr 2020Introduction of conservation agriculture has changed mice management in the south.