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The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation manages and funds priority research, translating the results into practical outcomes for rural industry... ... science-based medical evidence supporting the use of Chinese medicinal plants. ... that are important Chinese medicinal plants with strong support from ... Alternative meats with novel flavours & products. Producing Capers in Australia ... increased use of latex products (medical gloves and condoms) to control the ... Australian lucerne yellows disease has a severe effect on seed production, frequently causing death of plants and reduced vigour in those that survive. The disease has led to the cutting or ploughing-under of seed crops, resulting in estimated losses of $7m annually to the industry. This comprehensive study investigates the pathogen and how it is transmitted, to underpin rational disease management approaches. 2005, 63pp... By Angela Sparrow. Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) is a high value plant native to Japan where its products are used in traditional meals, but are seldom exported due to limited availability. Wasabi grows in areas that are cool and shaded with plenty of water - a major advantage for its production in Tasmania is the cool temperate climate and proximity to clean water. Wasabi products from Tasmanian trials have been highly acclaimed on the Australian market and the domestic demand has continued to grow as a result. Supplying wasabi products to neighbouring countries in South�East Asia remains a long-term objective of Tasmanian producers... Chicken Meat - RIRDC Completed Projects in 2005--2006 & Research in Progress ... allowing the testing of disease treatments, such as bacteriocin products and ... Guayule, a crop suited to semi-arid areas, produces latex that is low-allergenic and is thus vital to people who may suffer life-threatening allergies caused by tropical Hevea rubber. There is an increasing demand for high end rubber products for medical use such as rubber gloves and catheters as well as condoms. The availability of Hevea rubber is decreasing due to reduced labour and competition from other crops. Synthetic rubber, while being non-allergenic, does not possess the resistance to viral transmissivity of guayule rubber, and its price is increasing due to increased petroleum prices. Australia has large areas of land with soils and climate suitable to guayule production. Yulex Corporation (U.S. based) has expressed interest in setting up a pilot plant in Australia to process the crop. The report describes three major areas of research: evaluation of USDA germplasm, seed dormancy and direct seeding. 2005, 115pp... Index of research reports: Market Alternatives for Japanese Green Tea... Media release on export opportunities for medicinal herbs ... food sectors of the flavour and fragrance industry, including medicinal herbs. ... Pest and disease protection – to be prepared for exotic pest and disease ... Obj 1 Pest and disease protection. 247, 500. 247, 500. 270, 000. 270, 000. 270, 000 ... Production of trial distance learning materials for the poultry industry – stage ... of performance recording, disease monitoring and interactions of management ... This project provides an important source of information for current and future industry investors and is designed to fill a knowledge gap on the current status of research and make recommendations for future research. The aim has been to critically examine the all the current science-based medical evidence supporting the use of Chinese medicinal plants. It has been designed to present results from a comprehensive, up-to-date literature review. This review targeted those Chinese medicinal plant species that have been documented to possess curative, preventive or palliative functions relevant to important chronic ailments in Australia. The study predominantly focussed on plants used in Chinese medicine and on plants with their genetic origins in Asia. Asian plants used in non-Chinese folk medicine were sometimes included when relevant. 2007, 06/128, 148pgs... This year RIRDC has produced Research in Progress, June 2005, which contains short summaries of continuing projects as ... and disease monitoring program in ... Traditionally processed Japanese green tea requires a large capital investment ... is increasing its use of green tea in tablets, capsules and health drinks. ... Welcome to the MEDICINAL HERBS chapter of RIRDC's major new publication ... Medicinal herbs generally do best in moderate to highly fertile, light-textured ...

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Diets (265 other websites)
...apparent metabolisable energy (AME) of Diets high in fibre. ... AME generally...
Disease Monitoring (21 other websites)
...of continuing projects as ... and Disease Monitoring program in ...
Disease Protection (38 other websites)
Pest and Disease Protection – to be prepared for exotic pest and...
Disease Treatments (74 other websites)
Australian lucerne yellows Disease has a severe effect on seed production, ... the...
Health Drinks (77 other websites)
...green tea in tablets, capsules and Health Drinks. ...
Medical Gloves (21 other websites)
...vital to people who may ... products (Medical Gloves and ...
Medicinal Herbs (84 other websites)
The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation manages and funds priority...
Medicinal Plants (37 other websites)
...... general the market requires that Medicinal Plants test negative for any residues
Medicines (108 other websites)
This project provides an important source of information for current and future...
Organic Foods (90 other websites)
The Organic Foods industry is riding the crest of a wave,...