The potential for a sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) industry in Australia
Scientific Horticulture
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Project code: PRJ-004703
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Project stage: Closed
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Project start date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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Project completion date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
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National Priority: NEPI-Feasibility studies and industry literature reviews
Summary
Attend seminar covering all aspects of cherry production in Chile;
Attend 3-day Pre symposium tour of cherry production in the Colchagua Valley
Attend 3 day International Cherry Symposium at Vina Del Mar
Program
New and Emerging Plant Industries
Research Organisation
Scientific Horticulture
Objective Summary
Attend 3 educational/industry events to gain an appreciation of the international cherry industry generally, and the sour cherry industry specifically.
To extrapolate the information obtained to the consideration of the feasability of establishing a sour cherry industry in Australia.