Wool Research project Rate of Genetic Gain in Reducing Breech Wrinkle Flystrike remains one of the major diseases adversely affecting the Australian sheep industry. Flystrike in the breech (crutch and tail) … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 15 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Beef cattle Research project Northern commercial producer case studies This project investigated and compiled four case studies of commercial producers, to demonstrate the benefits and improvements of reproductive performance … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 5 Feb 2018 - 19 Apr 2019
Wool Research project Fertility of sexed ram semen 18/19 The ability to pre-select the production of male or female lambs will provide a number of benefits to the Australian … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Wool Research project Genotyping of Breech Flystrike Resistance to breech flystrike is a priority area of research for the Australian wool industry as genetic progress in sheep … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Better sorghum: larger grain with more protein Feed grains are utilised primarily as a source of energy, with most of the energy from starch, with the protein … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Fruits Plant science Research project New custard apple varieties and enhanced industry productivity This investment supports accelerated development of the Australian custard apple industry by developing ne and innovative varieties with superior tree … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 30 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Wool Research project CRISPR Phase II This project was the first stage of an on-going investigation into the use of the genetic modification technology CRISPR for … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 15 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Australian Cereal Rust Control Program -Wheat and barley breeding support Cereal rust diseases can cause significant yield losses. Genetic resistance in commercial varieties is an important part of the management … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Australian Cereal Rust Control Program - Novel sources of stem rust resistance from uncultivated wild relatives of wheat Rusts are have the potential to cause significant losses for Australia wheat growers. These potential losses are largely prevented through … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Australian Cereal Rust Control Program (ACRCP) - CSIRO: Delivering genetic tools and knowledge required to breed wheat and barley with resistance to leaf rust, stripe rust and stem rust Rust diseases are a significant threat to wheat production in Australia. Disease control relies heavily on breeding for disease resistance. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Australian Cereal Rust Control Program (ACRCP) - University of Sydney: Delivering genetic tools and knowledge required to breed wheat and barley with resistance to leaf rust, stripe rust and stem rust Wheat and barley rusts have the potential to cause significant production losses in Australia. Although fungicides control rusts, they do … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Wool Research project Resilience in the Merinos This project is focussed on validating production benefits in wool sheep by: Determining if it is possible to identify Merino … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 18 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Fruits Plant science Research project Evaluation of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry This investment is evaluating the performance of new commercial and public rootstocks from global programs for the Australian citrus growers, … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Nuts Plant science Research project Evaluation of potential prunus rootstocks for almond production This investment evaluates new commercial almond rootstock material from global programs for a range of production traits of importance to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Aug 2017 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
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)
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]
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
Wine Plant science Research project Putting microbial diversity to work in shaping wine style Changing the resident fermentation ecology of a grape must either through inoculation with a chosen yeast or bacterial strain, can … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Management and optimisation of the AWRI Wine Microorganism Culture Collection The aim of this investment is to provide a characterised, properly maintained and resourced wine microorganism collection for use by … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Understanding Brettanomyces and its adaptation to control measures Brettanomyces yeast cause wine spoilage by producing 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguiacol which are responsible for ‘phenolic’, ‘leather’, ‘sweaty’ and ‘medicinal’ aromas (… Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022