November 2010 marked a turning point for New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry. The detection of Psa in Bay of Plenty orchards brought devastating consequences. Yet, in the face of this crisis, the industry rallied, working tirelessly to find solutions to combat the disease. One breakthrough discovery proved pivotal in helping growers weather the storm — the biobactericide Aureo Gold.
This two-part miniseries delves into this remarkable innovation and the journey to bring Aureo Gold to market, supporting kiwifruit growers when they needed it most.
In the first episode, Dr Phil Elmer, Principal Scientist and Team Leader at the Bioeconomy Science Institute’s Plant & Food Research Group, takes us back to those critical early days. He shares how the industry responded to Psa and the story behind the discovery of Aureo Gold.
With Elisabeth Johnston, UPL NZ Marketing Manager and your host.
