Investment
Investment
CUR00023 - CCDM - Centre for Crop and Disease management
- Reliance on a narrow genetic range of host cultivars
- Tightening of crop rotations and the removal of the pasture phase
- Adoption of agronomic practices (for example stubble retention) and host genetics (for example, early vigour) which optimise infection pressure
- Increased use of fungicides placing selection pressure on both target and non-target organisms
- Continued introduction of new pathogens and strains
- Evolution and selection for more pathogenic strains
- Breakdown of host resistance
- Climate change and variability
- Limited genetics deployed by breeding programs
The CCDM is a strategic partnership between GRDC and Curtin University that was established as a national centre to address this increasing fungal pathogen impact. CCDM focusses upon capacity building, research activity and industry development to minimise the impact of foliar pathogens (other than rust) and fungicide resistance. The nature of CCDM and its research co-investment allows multidisciplinary teams to tackle major fungal pathogens of cereals, pulses and canola from several different directions. For each pathosystem the research focuses on understanding the pathogen through its genomics and population structure, examining host and pathogen interactions, developing new forms of host resistance and breeding tools, and by investing in optimising the use of fungicides and other control measures.
Specific project details can be found at https://www.ccdm.com.au/
- Project start date:
- 31/03/2014
- Project end date:
- 30/06/2027
- Crop type:
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- Barley, (Cereal)
- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Chickpeas, (Legume)
- Lentils, (Legume)
- Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
- Organisation
- Curtin University
- Region:
- North, South, West
- Project status
-
Active
GRDC News
Tomorrow’s fungicides: gene switches and nanobots
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New tools and techniques are being added to the fungicide resistance management arsenal by Curtin...
‘Next-gen’ monitoring improving fungicide resistance detection
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Delivering in-season information for growers on fungicide resistance is key to agile fungicide resistance management....
Barley disease in the spotlight at high...
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An upcoming grower forum in Albany on July 26 will equip grain growers in Western...
Researchers issue warning on high disease pressure
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After a wet spring, researchers across Australia have warned that severe disease pressure will require...
Wheat powdery mildew pathogen now resistant to...
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With wheat powdery mildew capable of reducing grain yields by up to 25 per cent...
Partnerships galvanised by Chickpea Breeding Australia to...
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There is an old adage that it takes a village to raise a child and...
Socio-economic factors will drive blotch management practice...
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Growers face multiple risks in their farming business. In the face of fungicide resistance risk,...
Co-innovation to curb barley blotches
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A unique approach has been taken to learn about the incidence of net blotch fungicide...
Net blotch fungicide resistance profiling enriches knowledge...
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Field profiling research has shown resistance and reduced sensitivity in net blotch to demethylation inhibitor...
Trials look to improve Sclerotinia stem rot...
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To improve management of Sclerotinia stem rot in canola, field studies have been undertaken by...
Challenges to chickpea expansion tackled
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An ambitious team effort is underway to expand chickpea production in Australia to embrace more...
Role models nurture plant pathology skills
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Genetic and pathology skills are being honed to support improved management of Sclerotinia stem rot...
No time for complacency when resistance is...
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Agronomists, researchers, growers and industry members participated in a one-day forum with a focus on...
Novel analysis to improve utility of on-farm...
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Innovative analysis is enabling more accurate interpretation of large-scale trials to inform management decisions. Combining...
Annual forum to shed light on resistance...
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Hosted by the Centre for Crop and Disease Management and co-supported by GRDC, the 2021...
2021 fungicide resistance webinar
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A webinar delivered by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network will be streamed in each...
‘FR-5’ podcast series a roadmap for fungicide...
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A new GRDC podcast series aims to help growers understand how fungicide resistance develops and...
Australian approach needed for Sclerotinia
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Researchers are targeting sources of genetic resistance to Sclerotinia stem rot in canola germplasm. Management...
Forging a new path in the name...
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A research assistant in fungicide resistance is working on a project that focuses on ways...
Experts to gather at Crop Protection Forum
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The development of resistance to pesticides – in weeds, pests and diseases – poses significant...
Grower project confirms widespread fungicide resistance to...
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Research finds widespread fungicide resistance to spot and net forms of net blotch in WA...
Wheat disease boom and bust cycle discovered...
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Latest research uncovers a disease cycle that could hold the key to managing SNB.
Management warning as fungicide resistant Net blotch...
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Discovery of fungicide resistant Net blotch hybrid in WA prompts advice about treatments.
Focus on protecting crops in the face...
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National Fungicide Resistance Workshop unites industry on dealing with crop diseases.
Researchers confirm new dual fungicide resistance in...
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Australian researchers have confirmed a new form of dual fungicide resistance in the common barley...
Common tactics for managing agricultural chemical resistance
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There are many similarities between management strategies for weeds, insects and fungal pathogens.
Study seeks overseas canola lines with partial...
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Canola growers to reap rewards of global search for resistance to sclerotinia stem rot.
Known cases of resistance in the grains...
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Known cases of resistance in the grains industry.
Fungicide resistance challenge
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For some pathogens, such as Septoria tritici blotch, resistance to some Group 3 fungicides (for...
Update papers
- 1707138000000, Emerging strategies for managing pulse foliar disease
- 1675688400000, Fungicide resistance in wheat powdery mildew
- 1675688400000, 2022 Pulse disease wrap up
- 1657720800000, Cereal disease update 2022: Septoria of wheat, net blotch of barley and fungicide resistance
- 1645448400000, Field profiling for net blotch fungicide resistance in the low-medium rainfall zone
- 1645448400000, Cereal disease update 2022
- 1645016400000, Fungicide resistance update - national situation and issues for the northern grains region
- 1549890000000, Ascochyta blight in intensive cropping of pulses
- 1519045200000, Southern region pulse performance and agronomy update 2018
Resources
Paddock Practices: Tips to manage net blotch in barley crops
Growers and agronomists are advised to monitor barley crops this winter for signs of spot and net form of net blotch (SFNB and NFNB).
Fungicide resistance management in Australian grain crops
The Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) is a collaborative network of Australian grains industry stakeholders with an interest in, and responsibility for, the development and delivery of integrated and regionally specific
Spot Form Net Blotch Factsheet
Spot form net blotch (SFNB) is the most common foliar disease of barley in Australia.
External resources
Centre for Crop and Disease Management
Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) is a co-investment by GRDC and Curtin University, the research is providing farmers with long term solutions for managing crops and major pathogens.