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Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Post-doctoral Fellowship: A Model for Predicting Chickpea Ascochyta Blight Risk

Ascochyta blight, caused by the fungus Ascochyta (Phoma) rabiei, is one of the most devastating diseases of chickpea worldwide; and …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Mar 2019 -
    30 Sep 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Disease epidemiology and management tools for Australian grain growers

Diseases are a major cause of yield loss and downgrading in Australian cropping businesses. This investment will conduct detailed epidemiology, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2018 -
    30 Sep 2021

  • Research organisation

    Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) [WA]

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

Water treatment to control influent water biosecurity risk on Australian prawn farms. Effectiveness and impacts on production ponds.

In response to the occurrence of white spot disease (WSD), an exotic viral disease that has heavily impacted South-East Queensland …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    28 Jun 2018 -
    28 May 2020

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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)

Aquaculture
Aquaculture technology
Research project

NSW Oysters Transformation

This project will improve the efficiency and transparency of food safety regulation of the NSW Oyster industry by combining industry leading research with state-of-the-art sensing to enable real-time water quality testing.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    15 Dec 2017 -
    17 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

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)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

National Mung Bean Improvement Program

This investment in mung bean breeding will deliver superior new varieties with increased reliability and profitability for growers. The specific …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Pulse Breeding Australia: Field Pea Breeding

This investment in field pea breeding will deliver superior new varieties with increased reliability and profitability for field pea growers. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Pulse Breeding Australia: Lentil Breeding

This investment in lentil breeding will deliver superior new varieties with increased reliability and profitability for lentil growers. The specific …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Crop protection
Research project

Biosecurity preparedness for the grains industry - Preparation and review of eme

In the past, Australia's lack of shared land borders has provided a degree of natural protection from exotic pest and …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Plant Health Australia (PHA)

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Genetic solution to crown rot in barley

The aim of this investment is to screen diverse barley germplasm, identify and then characterise novel sources of resistance to …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2016 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Development of genetic tools for Australian barley crops against leaf rust

Growing resistant varieties is an important part of an integrated disease management plan for the control of barley leaf rust. …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

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