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	A survey of nitrate levels in hydroponic lettuce
	Nitrate levels in several hydroponic lettuce varieties, from the Sydney Basin, were measured four times over six months. Lettuce variety and grower practices had the greatest affect on nitrate levels. Season had little affect. Levels were well below maximum limits set in Europe.
	ACIAR Cambodia Vegetable project
	To establish a model for improved production and supply chain performance for the Cambodian vegetable industry, this project will investigate and implement changes to the production and postharvest handling and storage of vegetables, commencing with high performing, disease resistant tomato lines being released from the current AVRDC-Cambodia collaboration. Selection of tomato as the initial ‘model’ crop reflects the recognised future importance of this crop to Cambodian producers.
	Adding Value to Asian Vegetables
	This project aims to develop a number of value added products which encourage use of Asian vegetables by consumers and Foodservice. Packages will be developed which maximise quality and storage life and provide the user with appropriate information.
	Assessing the effect of Retain (AVG) on the storage life of Pink Lady apples
	The project aims to assess the postharvest storage benefits of treating Pink Lady apples with the plant growth regulator Retain (AVG). In this experiment, fruit from two different districts (SA and Vic) and with two different maturities will be stored in both air and controlled atmosphere.
	Assessment of 1-MCP (Smart Fresh) on apple quality and superficial scald development during storage
	The ongoing use of diphenylamine (DPA) to control the storage disorder superficial scald is of some concern to the Australian apple industry. Reliable and cost effective alternatives to DPA are required for long term storage of apples. This project will assist in the demonstration of Smartfresh technology (1-MCP treatment) to control scald in Australian grown apples
	Australasian Postharvest Conference 2007
	The next Australasian Postharvest Conference will be held at Terrigal on 10-12 September 2007. This project will organise and run the conference, associated workshops and an "industry day".
	BisLink pilot
	A pilot project looking at the issues and improving access and attendance at (business) training for greenhouse industry in Sydney.
	CITTgroups Australia - NSW Coastal component
	CITTgroups (Citrus Information Technology Transfer Groups) Australia is a collection of regional grower groups that meet regularly to facilitate information exchange as part of the National citrus communications strategy. The project is managed nationally by the Australian Citrus Growers (ACG) and regionally by local coordinators. There are 7 Regional coordinators covering the Riverland (SA), Murray Valley (VIC/NSW), Riverina (NSW), Coastal NSW (Central Coast and North Coast regions), Queenslan
	Cambodian Growers Business Development Strategy
	This project completed a business development strategy for a newly formed cooperative of Cambodian market gardeners, based in south west Sydney, the NSW Cambodian Growers Marketing Cooperative. It was a pilot project, the aim of which was to provide a business plan for the Co-operative so it could become sustainable.
	Cherry cold disinfestation
	Carry out trials to prove cold storage at 1°C or 3°C will kill eggs and larvae of Queensland fruit fly in cherries. To regain access to the Taiwanese market.

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