Wine Plant science Research project Putting microbial diversity to work in shaping wine style Changing the resident fermentation ecology of a grape must either through inoculation with a chosen yeast or bacterial strain, can … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project The relationship between grape juice composition and the progress of alcoholic and malolactic fermentation Difficulties with alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are routinely reported and can be attributed to a diverse range of causes. Sulfur … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Management and optimisation of the AWRI Wine Microorganism Culture Collection The aim of this investment is to provide a characterised, properly maintained and resourced wine microorganism collection for use by … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Understanding Brettanomyces and its adaptation to control measures Brettanomyces yeast cause wine spoilage by producing 4-ethylphenol and 4-ethylguiacol which are responsible for ‘phenolic’, ‘leather’, ‘sweaty’ and ‘medicinal’ aromas (… Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Formation and fate of sulfur compounds associated with negative attributes in wines The occurrence of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) is influenced by factors including yeast selection and fermentation conditions; the nature and … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Managing the impact of vintage advancement and compression Vintage compression due to climate change is well-documented. The period between the harvest of early maturing varieties, such as Chardonnay, … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2020
Wine Multiple technology areas Plant science Traceability Research project Defining regional variability and uniqueness of premium Australian Shiraz Despite being instrumental in selling a wine’s story and commanding a price premium; terroir remains an enigmatic concept. This … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Bioprospecting Australian microbial genetic diversity An important aspect of terroir, particularly where spontaneous fermentations are performed, is very likely to be related to differences in … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Plant science Research project Rotundone and its role in defining terroir in iconic Australian cool climate ‘peppery’ Shiraz Improving understanding of how provenance and terroir drive the expression of sought-after and highly valued wine styles will contribute to … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022
Wine Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project Scion genetics & improvement: development of new disease-resistance varieties The aim of this project is to breed second generation mildew-resistant scions combining powdery mildew and downy mildew resistance genes … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Plant science Research project Scion genetics & improvement: desirable consumer traits This project aims to develop genetic marker tools to enable more rapid screening of new scion selections for desirable consumer … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Plant science Research project Rootstock genetics & improvement - tolerance to abiotic stress Heat, drought and salinity are abiotic stressors facing many Australian grapegrowers. Climate modelling for southern Australia suggests that these stressors … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Agriculture and Food
Wine Plant science Research project The establishment of Cabernet Sauvignon trials in preparation for the evaluation of clonal response to climate and management This investment establishes three trial sites to evaluate Cabernet Sauvignon clones. Clone performance will be evaluated via a range of … Funded by Wine Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Essential oils Plant science Research project Tea Tree Breeding Program 2 Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is grown for its essential oil, which is distilled from the leaf and sold for use … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jul 2017 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Pulse grains Plant science Research project Understanding the implications of new traits on adaptation, crop physiology Pulses are an important part of many productive, profitable and sustainable farming systems in southern Australia. This investment will provide … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 30 Jun 2017 - 30 May 2021 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Siriver – producing lucerne breeders seed Siriver is the most popular and important variety of lucerne planted in Australia. The hybrid variety has been in existence … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 25 Jun 2017 - 30 May 2020 Research organisation Lucerne Australia Inc.
Fruits Multiple technology areas Input management Plant science Research project Maximising yield and reducing seasonal variation This project is developing the knowledge and tools needed to manipulate and maximise avocado tree yields. Specifically, the project is … Funded by Hort Innovation Project date 31 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project DAQ00211 - Quantifying the effectiveness of cover crops as a means of increased water infiltration and reduced evaporation in the northern region More effective capture and storage of rainfall are major challenges for both grain and cotton growers across the northern region … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 1 May 2017 - 20 Oct 2020 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Multiple industries Cereal grains Cotton Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Quantifying the effectiveness of cover crops as a means of increased water infiltration and reduced evaporation in the northern region This cross-sectoral project investigated the effectiveness of cover crops to increase infiltration, reduce evaporation, and increase plant-available water for dryland … Funded by Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Project date 1 May 2017 - 20 Oct 2020 Research organisations Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC), Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Pasture, fodder & feed Plant science Research project Ensuring Lucerne seed production in the absence of bees Lucerne is an important pasture species that is dependent on bees for pollination. To overcome this potential vulnerability, this project … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)