Technical Library
Biosecurity, Pest & Disease
Disinfestation of Nursery Equipment and Surfaces 427.81 KB 23 downloads
Disinfestation of the various equipment and surfaces used in a production nursery...Sudden oak death 0.00 KB 10 downloads
This contingency plan provides background information on the pest biology and available...Soilborne root pathogens in production nurseries 0.00 KB 42 downloads
The purpose of this paper is to provide information on destructive soilborne fungal...Managing silverleaf whitefly in production nurseries 0.00 KB 14 downloads
Background and general biology In general, adult whiteflies are small (about 1 mm...Designing an Efficient Pumping System 0.00 KB 10 downloads
When considering options for improving pump efficiency, the option of designing a...Cylindrocladium diseases of nursery plants 0.00 KB 10 downloads
Various species of the fungus Cylindrocladium cause a wide range of destructive diseases...Water Weed Management 0.00 KB 11 downloads
Aquatic plants perform a number of beneficial functions in aquatic systems. They...Nursery Production Pest Monitoring, Inspection and Surveillance Methodology 0.00 KB 29 downloads
In 2013 NGIA commissioned a project to investigate statistically valid systems and...Nematodes in nurseries 0.00 KB 12 downloads
Nematodes are a diverse group of microscopic, non-segmented round worms that are...Myrtle Rust (Uredo rangelii) Management Plan 0.00 KB 25 downloads
Myrtle rust (Uredo rangelii) has the potential to infect all myrtaceous plants in...Production & Management
Energy Savers Program An overview of energy use and cost savings in nurseries 1.55 MB 8 downloads
This article discusses the results of energy audits conducted by NGIQ for the QFF...Energy Savers Webinar 0.00 KB 9 downloads
This webinar is part of the QFF Energy Savers Plus Program Extension (ESPPE) funded...Growing Bed Design and Installation 451.55 KB 18 downloads
Constructing production growing beds to the standard recognised and encouraged under...Disinfestation of Nursery Equipment and Surfaces 427.81 KB 23 downloads
Disinfestation of the various equipment and surfaces used in a production nursery...Understanding and Managing Power Factor 525.09 KB 9 downloads
Power factor is the way electricity providers measure how efficiently electricity...BMP Growing Benches 0.00 KB 42 downloads
Constructing growing benches to the standard recognised and encouraged under the...BMP Growing Beds 0.00 KB 31 downloads
Constructing growing beds to the standard recognised and encouraged under the nursery...Production Potting 0.00 KB 52 downloads
The potting operation is a major component of most production nursery operations....Work Flow Efficiency 0.00 KB 30 downloads
To achieve maximum efficiency within a potting operation, and to minimise production...Weed Management 0.00 KB 34 downloads
Weeds or pest plants can have serious economic, environmental, and social impacts....Water & Irrigation
Improving Pumping System Energy Efficiency 403.99 KB 11 downloads
Energy and maintenance costs in pumping systems can account for 50-95% of total lifetime...Maintenance of Drip Irrigation Systems 745.42 KB 30 downloads
A well designed and operated drip irrigation system can provide high water use efficiencies....Maintenance of Drip Irrigation Systems 0.00 KB 14 downloads
A well designed and operated drip irrigation system can provide high water use efficiencies....Maintaining Drainage Systems 862.57 KB 19 downloads
Drainage systems in nurseries are required to carry highly variable water flows on...iSpace Sprinkler Selection Tool 1.06 MB 80 downloads
The iSPACE sprinkler selection tool allows the user to input details of their irrigation...Introduction to Filtration 633.51 KB 21 downloads
Filtration is vitally important in the operation of all sprinkler and dripper systems,...Introduction to Fertigation 744.56 KB 20 downloads
Fertigation is the application of dissolved fertilisers to nursery crops through...Improving Irrigation Energy Efficiency 506.68 KB 18 downloads
Nursery irrigation systems are often overlooked as major users of electricity. A...Drip Irrigation Design & Management 745.42 KB 34 downloads
Drip irrigation has the potential to achieve significant water savings and improve...Portable Weight Based Scheduling Unit’ 0.00 KB 29 downloads
Improving the scheduling of an efficient irrigation system provides the best opportunity...Growing Media
Calibrating Meters 0.00 KB 75 downloads
pH and Electrical Conductivity meters are extremely useful pieces of equipment used...Coir Video 0.00 KB 73 downloads
Coir, coir fibre pith or coconut fibre is a one hundred percent natural, sustainable...Growing Media Air Filled Porosity Testing 0.00 KB 315 downloads
Plant roots require air as well as water to remain healthy. The amount of air held...Growing Media Water Holding Capacity Testing 0.00 KB 167 downloads
Knowing the amount of water held within a growing media, referred to as Water Holding...Growing Media pH and EC Testing 0.00 KB 199 downloads
Knowing the pH and Electrical Conductivity or EC of your growing media can help you...Growing Media Wettability Testing 0.00 KB 77 downloads
The ability of a growing media to take up water effectively once it has dried out...Growing Media Water Holding Capacity & Wettability Testing 0.00 KB 151 downloads
The Water Holding Capacity (WHC) of a growing media measures the amount of water...Water Retention Efficiency of Growing Media 0.00 KB 71 downloads
Water retention efficiency (WRE) is a measure of the ability of a growing media to...Growing Media Physical Properties: 0.00 KB 214 downloads
Air filled porosity (AFP), water holding capacity (WHC), bulk density, shrinkage,...Growing Media pH and EC Testing: Method (for soil-less growing media) 0.00 KB 98 downloads
The pH measures the hydrogen ions in the growing media, while EC (electrical conductivity)...Case Studies
Energy Savers Program An overview of energy use and cost savings in nurseries 1.55 MB 8 downloads
This article discusses the results of energy audits conducted by NGIQ for the QFF...Mackay Natural Environment Centre Best Management Practice Sprinkler Layouts 6 MB 8 downloads
The Mackay Natural Environment Centre (MNEC), located in North Mackay, is one of...Managing Water Storages Water Quality Case Study 0.00 KB 30 downloads
This video describes how using a biological water clarifier was used to improve water...Fitzroy Nurseries Best Management Practice Growing Area Construction 0.00 KB 13 downloads
Fitzroy Nurseries is a third generation nursery located at Pink Lilly on the Fitzroy...Ibrox Park Nursery Water savings from irrigation scheduling 0.00 KB 18 downloads
Ibrox Park Nursery is located at Burbank in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane, and...Water Use Efficiency 0.00 KB 15 downloads
Spring Creek Seedlings, a seedling production nursery supplying local vegetable growers,...Recycling Benefits 0.00 KB 8 downloads
Benaraby Junction Nursery, located near Gladstone, is a production nursery supplying...Portable Weight Based Scheduling Tool 0.00 KB 12 downloads
The Portable Weight Based Scheduling Tool (PWBST) has been developed under...Nursery Production 0.00 KB 24 downloads
Tropical Exotics nursery is located at Ningi north of Brisbane and is owned by...Model for Best Practice 0.00 KB 24 downloads
Wallum Nursery is a wholesale Australian native plant nursery, specialising...- 1
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