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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

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

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

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

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

Wine
Crop protection
Research project

Enabling technologies & genetic resources

This project will provide the capability to enable gene function to be verified, which will facilitate the development of perfect …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2017 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food

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)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Data and AI
Research project

UW00010 - SAGI: EssCargoT

This project aims to ensure that Australian grains research is statistically sound and credible, as well as speeding up research …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2017 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    University of Wollongong (UOW)

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)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Utilisation of synthetic amino acids by poultry

A fundamental issue to the development of low protein diets for the Australian chicken meat industry is how efficiently broiler …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 May 2017 -
    4 Oct 2019

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

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)

Wool
Research project

MLPAO Pingelly wethers Stage 1

The objective of this project was to add value to the Merino Lifetime Productivity Project through extra measurement of wether …
  • Funded by

    Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

  • Project date

    10 Apr 2017 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Development of tools to accelerate nematode resistance gene deployment

Nematodes are important pathogens of cereal crops in Australia. This investment will explore sources of resistance to two major nematodes, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    18 Mar 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Genetic control of nematode species affecting major crops - Germplasm enhancement for nematode control in cereals and pulses

Root lesion nematodes (mainly Pratylenchus thornei and Pratylenchus neglectus) cause estimated yield losses worth approximately $123 million pa (2020 data)in intolerant …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    18 Mar 2017 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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