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Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National tree genomics program for horticulture

This program is about harnessing cutting-edge genetic technologies for the benefit of Australian horticultural tree crop industries. New tools are …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2018 -
    1 Dec 2023

  • Research organisations

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), Queensland University of Technology (QUT), The University of Queensland (UQ)

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

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Multiple technology areas
Data and AI Input management
Research project

Crop and varietal data to better understand the importance of pollination

This project will ensure that all available crop pollination dependency data is easily accessible to relevant stakeholders (eg growers, apiarists, …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    -
    31 Aug 2026

Cereal grains
Crop protection
Research project

Sclerotinia management for narrow leaf lupin crops in Western Australian farming systems

Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) is a serious but sporadic disease of broadleaf field crops in Australia. The main causal organism, …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    26 Apr 2021 -
    30 Jun 2025

  • Research organisation

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

Cotton
Plant science
Research project

CottonInfo Field Demonstration Trial: Autumn cover crop trial

The principal outcome of the CottonInfo program is to provide an efficient and effective pathway for the delivery of the …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Mar 2020 -
    30 Jun 2020

  • Research organisations

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD)

Aquaculture
Multiple technology areas
Aquaculture technology Plant science
Research project

Seaweed production as a nutrient offset for Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay is a 1,500 km-squared urbanised estuary adjacent to one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. Rapid population growth …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    29 Feb 2020 -
    27 Feb 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Wine
Automation
Research project

Semi-automated undervine slasher development

Under vine management directly impacts on yield, quality and profitability of any vineyards. Regular slashing program plays a significant role …
  • Funded by

    Wine Australia

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2019 -
    30 Sep 2020

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)

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

Protecting Australia's citrus genetic material

Access to healthy planting material is essential for the Australian citrus industry, with supply of disease-free, true-to-type propagation material of …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    20 Jul 2021 -
    16 Jul 2026

Multiple industries
Fruits Nuts Vegetables
Research project

Emerging Leaders in Protected Cropping

This investment is addressing an identified gap in the training of future leaders in the Australian protected cropping industry through …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2019 -
    1 Jul 2024

  • Research organisation

    Western Sydney University (WSU)

Forestry
Plant science
Research project

Incorporating genetics into forest valuation models – IRRPLAN

The project aims to recognise the contribution of improved genetics in plantations at the time of establishment by estimating expected …
  • Funded by

    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA)

  • Project date

    19 Mar 2019 -
    31 Jul 2021

Wild catch fisheries
Fisheries technology
Research project

NCCP: Preparing for carp herpesvirus: a carp biomass estimate for eastern Australia

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) are one of the worst environmental pests introduced into Australia. Carp have spread throughout the south-east of …
  • Funded by

    Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

  • Project date

    19 Jun 2017 -
    29 Nov 2018

  • Research organisation

    La Trobe University

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

UWA00174 - A LONG-TERM STUDY TO INCREASE WATER USE EFFICIENCY, GRAIN YIELD AND THE PROFIT OF GROWERS IN THE western region IN A NO-TILL SYSTEM

This project is the latest extension to a long-term study that has the overall objective of determining the impact of …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2016 -
    30 Sep 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Cotton
Crop protection
Research project

Surveillance and studies for endemic and exotic virus diseases of cotton

This project provided continued capacity in plant virology expertise and diagnostics, building industry awareness of viral disease threats, and developing …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2015 -
    30 Jun 2019

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

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