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Plant science
Research project

Contribution towards the National Plant Biosecurity RD&E Strategy

The National Plant Biosecurity RD&E Strategy is a component of the National Primary Industries RD&E Framework. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    22 Jun 2018 -
    23 May 2019

  • Research organisation

    Plant Health Australia (PHA)

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National Strawberry Varietal Improvement Program

This investment continues the work of the national strawberry breeding and evaluation program. The program has commercialised 12 new varieties for …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    18 Jun 2018 -
    30 Nov 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Lupin Breeders Toolbox - A Resource for Lupin Genetic Improvement

This project aims to expand the current genomic and genetic resources available in one of the major grain legumes grown …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Optimising mungbean yield in the northern region - Mungbean Agronomy

Conventional plant breeding and innovative agronomic research in Australia has transformed mungbean from a small opportunistic crop to a highly …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    15 Jun 2018 -
    15 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Improving root growth in dispersive soils

The Australian grains belt has large areas of sodic soils, which in nature are dispersive and often associated with dense …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2018 -
    31 Mar 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-doctoral Fellowship - Crop lower limit: Root water extraction responses to soil properties as key to variability in PAWC - aligned to CSP00210

This investment will provide research aimed at quantifying soil and crop effects on Crop Lower Limits (CLL - the amount …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2018 -
    31 Dec 2020

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Multiple industries
Cereal grains Oilseeds Pulse grains
Plant science
Research project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Understanding mechanisms of subsoil amelioration

This investment aims to develop cost effective techniques to ameliorate poorly structured subsoils and increase crop production and profitability through …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jun 2018 -
    30 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    La Trobe University

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

Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – western region (Dryland pasture legume systems).

Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    22 May 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    Murdoch University

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

Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall areas with newly discovered legume pastures enabled by innovative management methods – southern region.

Growers have shifted their focus from livestock to crops over the last 30 years, however continuously cropped paddocks are not sustainable …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    10 May 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

Pasture, fodder & feed
Multiple technology areas
Crop protection Plant science
Research project

Lucerne Variety Trial – Assess optimum plant stress levels for seed production

The importance of Lucerne as a pasture species in Australia has been supported by innovation of new varieties. This variety …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    7 May 2018 -
    29 Sep 2023

  • Research organisation

    Lucerne Australia Inc.

Fruits
Plant science
Research project

National Persimmon Varietal Evaluation Program

This investment is focused on evaluating superior and locally-adapted scion and rootstock varieties from global programs for the Australian persimmon …
  • Funded by

    Hort Innovation

  • Project date

    30 Apr 2018 -
    30 Jul 2023

  • Research organisation

    New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)

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

Optimising plant establishment, density and spacings to maximise crop yield and profit in the southern and western regions

Rapid and even crop establishment is a foundation for vigorous crops that are competitive against weeds. In recent years there …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2018 -
    30 Jun 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

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

Economics of ameliorating soil constraints in the northern region: Soil constraint management and amelioration

This project will work with grain growers, grower groups and consultants to identify the best management options for the range …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    30 Mar 2018 -
    30 Apr 2022

  • Research organisation

    University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Cross industry
Plant science
Research project

More profit from Nitrogen - Potentially mineralisable N soil analysis

This project provides additional value to individual More Profit for Nitrogen (MPfN) projects by undertaking additional soil nitrogen (N) mineralisation …
  • Funded by

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

  • Project date

    21 Mar 2018 -
    31 Dec 2018

  • Research organisation

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

Cereal grains
Plant science
Research project

Extension for improved efficiency and sustainability in the rice industry

This extension project provides for improved efficiency and sustainability in the Australian rice industry through the effective dissemination of Research …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    31 Jan 2018 -
    31 Jan 2022

  • Research organisation

    Ricegrowers' Association of Australia

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)

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