University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)
Ongoing
The Australian Cotton Disease Collaboration (ACDC) is a $13 million research initiative led by the University of Southern Queensland in partnership with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) and the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland (QLD DPI). The goal is to reduce the economic impact of current and emerging cotton diseases to less than 5% of the cost of production through collaborative research.
The ACDC research initiative is open to researchers, industry partners, and cotton growers interested in contributing to the understanding and management of cotton diseases in Australia.
The ACDC research initiative covers four main domains: A. Systems-based disease control B. Understanding pathogen behaviour C. Spatial data analytics and modelling D. Fungicides and plant defense mediators The research focuses on Tier 1 diseases (Black root rot, Fusarium and Verticillium wilt, Alternaria leaf spot) and Tier 2 diseases (Rhizoctonia rot, reoccurring wilt, target spot, grey mould and boll rot).
The University of Southern Queensland, in partnership with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) and the Department of Primary Industries, Queensland (QLD DPI), is leading this collaborative research initiative to address the critical issue of cotton diseases in Australia. As a leading research institution, UniSQ has the expertise and resources to coordinate this multi-stakeholder project and deliver practical solutions to the cotton industry.
The ACDC research initiative aims to reduce the economic impact of cotton diseases to less than 5% of the cost of production. By addressing key disease challenges, the research outputs will help cotton growers and the industry as a whole to improve profitability and sustainability, ultimately strengthening the long-term viability of the Australian cotton industry.
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