Save Research project Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG account today. Sign up Sign in Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Defining regional variability and uniqueness of premium Australian Shiraz Despite being instrumental in selling a wine’s story and commanding a price premium; terroir remains an enigmatic concept. This … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Save Research project Wine Plant science Research project Bioprospecting Australian microbial genetic diversity An important aspect of terroir, particularly where spontaneous fermentations are performed, is very likely to be related to differences in … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Save Research project Wine Plant science Research project Rotundone and its role in defining terroir in iconic Australian cool climate ‘peppery’ Shiraz Improving understanding of how provenance and terroir drive the expression of sought-after and highly valued wine styles will contribute to … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Save Research project Wine Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Scion genetics & improvement: development of new disease-resistance varieties The aim of this project is to breed second generation mildew-resistant scions combining powdery mildew and downy mildew resistance genes … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Save Research project Wine Plant science Research project Scion genetics & improvement: desirable consumer traits This project aims to develop genetic marker tools to enable more rapid screening of new scion selections for desirable consumer … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Save Research project Wine Plant science Research project Rootstock genetics & improvement - tolerance to abiotic stress Heat, drought and salinity are abiotic stressors facing many Australian grapegrowers. Climate modelling for southern Australia suggests that these stressors … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Save Research project Wine Plant science Research project The establishment of Cabernet Sauvignon trials in preparation for the evaluation of clonal response to climate and management This investment establishes three trial sites to evaluate Cabernet Sauvignon clones. Clone performance will be evaluated via a range of … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Save Research project Multiple industries Forestry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Vegetables Plant science Research project Researching the benefits of demonstration green roofs across Australia This project will assist in better understanding of the cultural, community and horticultural barriers to greater green roof construction in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2021
Save Research project Multiple industries Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project National Soybean Breeding Program 2017 - 2021 Soybean is an integral part of the diverse range of cropping systems in Australia. This project aims to develop varieties … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Save Research project Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project BA- Australian Grains Genebank 2017-2022 The Australian Grains Genebank (AGG) represents the national, consolidated deposit of all major grains germplasm collections. The AGG has a … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Save Research project Sugar Plant science Research project Implementing and validating genomic selection in SRA breeding programs to accelerate improvements in yield, commercial cane sugar, and other key traits This project is exploring a relatively new technology called genomic selection (GS), which is being widely applied to many genetically simpler species to accelerate genetic gains. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Save Research project Essential oils Plant science Research project Tea Tree Breeding Program 2 Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is grown for its essential oil, which is distilled from the leaf and sold for use … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Save Research project Pulse grains Plant science Research project Understanding the implications of new traits on adaptation, crop physiology Pulses are an important part of many productive, profitable and sustainable farming systems in southern Australia. This investment will provide … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2017 - 30 May 2021 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Save Research project Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed Siriver is the most popular and important variety of lucerne planted in Australia. The hybrid variety has been in existence … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Jun 2017 - 30 May 2020 Research organisation Lucerne Australia Inc.
Save Research project Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Maximising yield and reducing seasonal variation This project is developing the knowledge and tools needed to manipulate and maximise avocado tree yields. Specifically, the project is … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 31 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Save Research project Multiple industries Cereal grains Cotton Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Quantifying the effectiveness of cover crops as a means of increased water infiltration and reduced evaporation in the northern region This cross-sectoral project investigated the effectiveness of cover crops to increase infiltration, reduce evaporation, and increase plant-available water for dryland … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 May 2017 - 20 Oct 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Save Research project Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project DAQ00211 - Quantifying the effectiveness of cover crops as a means of increased water infiltration and reduced evaporation in the northern region More effective capture and storage of rainfall are major challenges for both grain and cotton growers across the northern region … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 May 2017 - 20 Oct 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Save Research project Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Ensuring Lucerne seed production in the absence of bees Lucerne is an important pasture species that is dependent on bees for pollination. To overcome this potential vulnerability, this project … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Save Research project Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project CFF00011 - Improving farming system efficiency in southern NSW Australian grain growers have adopted crop benchmarking tools such as the French and Schultz water use efficiency (WUE) tool to … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Save Research project Cereal grains Plant science Research project Development of crop management packages for early sown, slow developing wheats in the southern region Winter wheat cultivars can potentially allow wheat growers in the southern region to sow much earlier than currently practiced, allowing … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 10 Mar 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 Research organisation La Trobe University