TIAR Perennial Horticulture Centre

Perennial horticulture research focuses on orchard management, integrated disease management, crop physiology, spray application technology, natural plant extracts and specialty mushrooms. The expertise of the scientists in this program includes horticulture, plant physiology, plant pathology, mycology and micropropagation.

Tasmania’s cool temperate climate makes it ideal for production of a wide range of perennial horticulture crops including pome and stone fruits, berry and nut crops, wine grapes, and a range of extractive crops (hops, pyrethrum and essential oils). Many of these crops and crop products are highly valuable exports established in major global markets.

TIAR’s research is assisting the maintenance and expansion of these industries through programs examining pest and disease management, sustainable production systems, and development of new crops and crop products.

TIAR Perennial Horticulture Centre Leader

Dr Dugald Close
New Town Research Laboratories
E-mail Dugald Close
Research Groups

Research Groups

Apples
Berries
Cherries
Extractive Crops
Mushrooms
Pears
Oenology
Viticulture
Walnuts