We undertake research in detection and identification of diseases in tropical horticulture, and develop integrated disease management practices to reduce crop losses, improve productivity and ensure product quality.
Our research includes:
- Detection and identification of emerging and exotic pests and pathogens
- Diagnostic capability for tropical plant diseases
- Disease management in avocado, banana, citrus, macadamia.
- Phenotyping germplasm for disease resistance
- Fruit quality
