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Science and Innovation Strategy

The following topics were identified as the key areas for research and innovation at the 2017 NZPPI Science Summit.
We would like your feedback and suggestions on these topics before we finalise the strategy and begin our research work.

1.Sustainable plant production systems

sourcing & discharging water

integrated pest management

plant protection

soil & plant media quality

certification

alternatives to plastics

Are there any topics we should add to the Strategy?
Should we remove any of the listed topics?

2.Diagnostics for plant health and pathogens

new technologies

detecting disease in asymptomatic plants

identify surveillance networks and data sharing

Are there any topics we should add to the Strategy?
Should we remove any of the listed topics?

3.Enhanced soil health, quality, vigour.

optimising soil micro-organisms

modify microbiome of common species

tissue culture

interaction between plant & soil microbiome

Are there any topics we should add to the Strategy?
Should we remove any of the listed topics?

4.Knowledge transfer.

availability of information to members

accessibility of research

present research for knowledge

Are there any topics we should add to the Strategy?
Should we remove any of the listed topics?

5.Biosecurity.

ensuring that germplasm imports are pathogen free

nurseries are not a ready pathway for pest & disease spread

plant production and husbandry

collaboration

Are there any topics we should add to the Strategy?
Should we remove any of the listed topics?

6.Do you have any other comments?

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