Cereal grains Plant science Research project A national approach to improving heat tolerance in wheat through more efficient carbon allocation Heat damage which predominantly arises from heat shock or longer-term temperatures above optimum during the reproductive and grain filling stages, … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains Data and AI Research project DAQ00208 - Statistics for the Australian Grains Industry - Northern Node Statistics for the Australian Grains Industry (SAGI) is GRDC's flagship investment in statistical inputs for grains research, development, and extension (… Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 6 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Aquaculture Animal technology Research project Boosting the productivity of sea urchin aquaculture using a dietary intervention The objective of the project is to overcome two identified bottlenecks in the production of sea urchins: 1) poor survival of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2016 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Solving key industry bottlenecks for sea urchin roe enhancement This project aims to optimise initial harvest procedures of sea urchins so as to minimise initial mortality and loss of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Cotton Crop protection Research project PhD: Utilising novel plant growth regulators to develop resilient future cotton systems This PhD project investigates the use of plant growth regulator (PGR) applications in assisting cotton plants become more efficient and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Sep 2019 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Using next generation approaches to exploit phenotypic variation in photosynthetic efficiency to increase wheat yield A global consortium effort aims to improve photosynthetic performance in wheat as part of the International Wheat Yield Partnership. This … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2016 - 30 Apr 2020 Research organisation Australian National University (ANU)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Improving yield by optimising energy use efficiency This project is a component of the broader International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) established to substantially increase wheat yields across … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Australian National University (ANU)
Cotton Plant science Research project PhD: Characterisation of brassinosteroid effects and brassinosteroid - responsive genes in cotton for growth and stress tolerance enhancement Brassinosteroids (BRs) are a relatively new class of plant hormones that control important agronomic traits such as plant growth and … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Sep 2015 - 31 Mar 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), University of New England (UNE)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Validation trials for dwarfing genes, vigour x management interactions, and preliminary assessment of rate of grain-filling Grain yield is a genetically complex character making selection for combinations of favourable alleles for performance under water limitation difficult. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project DAW00249 - TACTICAL WHEAT AGRONOMY FOR THE WEST This project has the objective of increasing industry profitability by delivering updated decision support information illustrating the effect of key … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 7 Jan 2015 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project CUR00024 - Genetics of wild germplasm, gene-pool expansion and integrated ASSD approach to enhance adaptive potential in chickpea Cultivated chickpea (Cicer arietinum) has a narrow genetic base which constrains the ability to find valuable genetic diversity that could … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation Curtin University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Plant science Research project UMU00044 - Identifying low pH tolerance and effective rhizobia for wild Cicer to improve adaptation to acid sandy soils Soil acidity restricts plant growth mainly due to the toxicity effects of Aluminium (Al) and Manganese (Mn). Deficiencies of Molybdenum (… Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 31 Jan 2022 Research organisation Murdoch University
Multiple industries Cereal grains Pulse grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project USQ00017 - Assessing collections of wild chickpea relatives for resistance to root-lesion nematodes Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is an important pulse crop grown in Australia and internationally where it is an important source of … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Manipulating barley phenology to maximise yield potential The time of flowering is known to be the single most important trait that determines the adaptation and yield of … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Murdoch University
Cereal grains Crop protection Research project Yield loss response curves for host resistance to leaf, crown and root diseases This project was designed to develop more accurate yield loss information for the major diseases of wheat and barley where … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 1 Jul 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]
Oilseeds Plant science Research project Optimised canola profitability understanding the relationship between physiolo Canola is the most important oilseed and broadleaf rotation crop in Australia generating significant financial benefits and rotational gains through … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2014 - 31 Dec 2019 Research organisation Department of Regional New South Wales (DRNSW)
Cereal grains Research project Developing and testing tools for measuring and managing variability in rice The project aims to utilise the platform of existing remote sensing technologies in the form of irrigation management tool IrriSAT (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Jun 2014 - 30 Sep 2018 Research organisation Deakin University (a body politic and corporate established pursuant to the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic))
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Eliminate factors inhibiting redclaw farming from reaching its full potential This project will address three persistent issues that adversely impact the redclaw industry (a species of freshwater crayfish native to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2014 - 31 Mar 2019 Research organisation North Queensland Crayfish Farmers Association Inc
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Photosynthesis Traits for Raising Wheat Yield Potential To meet global demand for wheat, a doubling of the rate of annual progress in wheat breeding is necessary. Future … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 15 Jun 2013 - 30 Apr 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project DAW00224 - Management of barley and barley cultivars in Western Australia This investment will investigate the impact of environment and management options on barley yield and quality to generate and disseminate … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2012 - 1 Jul 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]