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“Brassica plants naturally release compounds that suppress pests and

pathogens, principally isothiocyanates (ITCs), which most people would

recognise as the ‘hot’ flavour in mustard or horseradish,” says CSIRO’s Dr John

Kirkegaard, the conference convenor.

“When ITCs are released in soil by green-manuring, soil-borne pests and

pathogens can be suppressed and the yields of solanaceous vegetables such as

potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants can be increased by up to 40 per cent in some

cases.

“The technique is relevant to developed countries seeking alternatives to

banned synthetic pesticides such as methyl-bromide, as well as poor farmers in

developing countries who often have few alternatives for controlling serious

diseases in their crops,” Dr Kirkegaard says.

“It can provide economic and social benefits, as improved crop yields lead to

increased incomes, as well as a range of environmental and health benefits

from a reduced reliance on fumigants and pesticides.”

Using brassicas to manage soil-borne pests is not new, but modern science is

providing new insights and techniques to enhance the reliability of the effect as

part of an integrated pest control strategy. Brassicas can also provide other

benefits to the soil as green manures.

Australian scientists are at the forefront of this area of research, in projects on

tropical vegetable production systems in north Queensland and the Philippines,

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by Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) using voluntary contributions from

industry and matched funding from the Australian Government.

The Symposium will consist of three days of scientific and Industry presentations

designed to stimulate discussions about the underpinning science, as well as the

practical application of biofumigation technology in Australia and worldwide.

“The Symposium is an excellent opportunity to draw together the latest

research on the subject from around the globe,” Dr Kirkegaard says.

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