Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Australian Cereal Rust Control Program -Wheat and barley breeding support Cereal rust diseases can cause significant yield losses. Genetic resistance in commercial varieties is an important part of the management … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Northern Australia Rice - Developing High Quality Rice for Northern Australia "This project aims to develop and establish a rice industry in Northern Australia that can target new markets, provide geographic … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2020 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cereal grains Plant science Research project Northern Rice Australia - Developing Rice Growing Packages for TropicalNorth Aus "This project aims to assist in increasing the scale of the northern Australia rice industry through advancements in: (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2020 Research organisation University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Fruits Plant science Research project Evaluation of new rootstocks for the Australian citrus industry This investment is evaluating the performance of new commercial and public rootstocks from global programs for the Australian citrus growers, … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Multiple industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project Australian National Vetch Breeding Program The Australian National Vetch Breeding Program builds on previous work in vetch breeding and aims to deliver improved vetch varieties, … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 16 Nov 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Nuts Plant science Research project Causes and management of dark staining on pistachio shells This project investigated dark staining of pistachio shells and nuts – an issue that leaves produce unmarketable and that has been … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 25 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020
Nuts Plant science Research project Evaluation of potential prunus rootstocks for almond production This investment evaluates new commercial almond rootstock material from global programs for a range of production traits of importance to … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 15 Aug 2017 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Almond Board of Australia
Multiple industries Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Sustainable Pasture Systems under Climate Extremes research project The increasing frequency and intensity of climate extremes pose a challenge for pasture-dependent industries. Information about how pasture grasses and … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 12 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 Research organisation Western Sydney University (WSU)
Multiple industries Oilseeds Pulse grains Plant science Research project National Soybean Breeding Program 2017 - 2021 Soybean is an integral part of the diverse range of cropping systems in Australia. This project aims to develop varieties … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Oilseeds Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Pulse grains Plant science Research project BA- Australian Grains Genebank 2017-2022 The Australian Grains Genebank (AGG) represents the national, consolidated deposit of all major grains germplasm collections. The AGG has a … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Sugar Plant science Research project Implementing and validating genomic selection in SRA breeding programs to accelerate improvements in yield, commercial cane sugar, and other key traits This project is exploring a relatively new technology called genomic selection (GS), which is being widely applied to many genetically simpler species to accelerate genetic gains. Funded by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2022 Research organisation The University of Queensland
Multiple industries Forestry Fruits Nuts Other rural industries Vegetables Plant science Research project Researching the benefits of demonstration green roofs across Australia This project will assist in better understanding of the cultural, community and horticultural barriers to greater green roof construction in … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2021
Cotton Plant science Research project Improving water use efficiency in a changing climate Research indicates that while higher CO2 improves some aspects of cotton growth, there could be negative impacts, such as rank … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Western Sydney University (WSU)
Cotton Multiple technology areas Automation Plant science Research project Where does water go? Visualising irrigation efficiency by time-lapse water monitoring Understanding soil water content is fundamental to agriculture as it has implications for soil and water management, and will potentially … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Cotton Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project A novel SLW management tactic that reduces reliance on insecticides. The whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) commonly known as silver leaf whitefly (SLW) is a serious global pest and plant-virus vector, … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), The University of Queensland (UQ)
Cotton Plant science Research project Minimising yield variability to maximise yield in a cotton farming system The differences in cotton yield across different fields within one farm suggests variability in soil and/or management. This project … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisations Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), The University of Sydney (USYD), University of New England (UNE)
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Identification and control of volatile compounds responsible for important sensory attributes This project focusses on providing improved knowledge of key volatile chemical compounds responsible for important sensory attributes in wine and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Molecular drivers of wine texture and taste Consumers often place a higher value on wine because of their perception of a certain uniqueness of some sensory property … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Influencing wine style and efficiency through management of oxygen during wine production Research conducted to date indicates that red and white fermentation systems respond distinctly differently to the addition of oxygen. Oxygen … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Winemaking interventions to modulate glutathione status Sulfur dioxide is the antioxidant most commonly used to preserve wine quality, however some consumers have sensitivity to sulfur dioxide … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022