In this episode of the Better Frost Decisions podcast, Tanja Morgan discusses advanced frost management techniques with Chaiyya Cooper, a Research Scientist from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Western Australia.
Chaiyya explains the impact of ice-nucleating bacteria on frost damage in crops and shares new findings on products being tested to mitigate this risk. Discover how these research efforts could transform frost damage management for growers and where to find more information on this groundbreaking study.
00:00 Introduction to Frost Management
00:53 Interview with Chaiyya Cooper
01:12 Understanding Ice Nucleating Bacteria
03:31 Research on Frost Management Products
05:29 Field Trials and Future Research
07:36 Conclusion and Further Information
The following links have more information on ice nucleating bacteria
Agronomy Conference Proceedings
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