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Determining the effect of wheat morphological and anatomical traits on frost susceptibility of wheat

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Wheat production is threatened by various diseases including Septoria tritici blotch (STB), a foliar disease of wheat caused by the fungus Zymoseptoria tritici; To help, GRDC and the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) are partnering in a $4.55 million investment over five years to provide genetic-based solutions for...

30 Jul 2023 - 20 Dec 2026

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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UA/SARDI - National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI) National surveillance system for Karnal bunt

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Exotic pests and diseases are a threat to Australian agriculture as they can potentially damage crops, increase costs and inhibit exports. The potential annual cost to growers to control an incursion and impact on trade during an incursion is conservatively estimated at $100.4M. Timeliness of detection and response are critical...

30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Effective virus management in grain crops (C3)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Insects lack the ability to synthesise sterols that are essential for their cellular structure and hormone synthesis. As such, insects require a dietary source of sterol and herbivorous pests, such as aphids, rely on sterols from plants. However, only a small group of plant sterols can be utilized by insects....

1 Jul 2023 - 29 Jun 2027

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Effective virus management in grain crops (C1)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Viruses are a pervasive and sometimes a hidden threat to grain and oilseed production across Australia. Numerous viruses affect grain production, varying in their modes of transmission, the crops they affect, and their management strategies. Often, viruses lead to asymptomatic infections; however, when symptoms do occur, they can be easily...

1 Jul 2023 - 30 May 2028

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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DEECA - National Grain Diagnostic & Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Exotic pests and diseases are a threat to Australian agriculture as they can potentially damage crops, increase costs and inhibit exports. The potential annual cost to growers to control an incursion and impact on trade during an incursion is conservatively estimated at $100.4M. Timeliness of detection and response are critical...

15 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2028

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Epidemiology, economic thresholds and management of Ascochyta blight and Botrytis diseases in lentil and faba beans.

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

The profitability of lentil and faba beans is limited and threatened by the presence of diseases. Ascochyta blight and Botrytis diseases (Botrytis Grey Mould and Chocolate Spot) are the most serious disease constraint impacting on lentil and faba bean production in the absence of control, AB in lentil and faba...

1 Apr 2023 - 4 Apr 2026

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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[NBC] Program 5 - Integrated management strategies for Net Form Net Blotch in low, medium, and high rainfall zones.

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Net form net blotch (NFNB) is an important foliar fungal disease of barley that decreases grower profitability by impacting yield and quality. Yield losses in susceptible varieties can range from 18-31%. Generally, less prevalent than Spot form net blotch (SFNB) over the last decade, NFNB is becoming increasingly common since...

3 Apr 2023 - 30 May 2027

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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NSW - National Grains Diagnostic & Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Exotic pests and diseases are a threat to Australian agriculture as they can potentially damage crops, increase costs and inhibit exports. The potential annual cost to growers to control an incursion and impact on trade during an incursion is conservatively estimated at $100.4M. Timeliness of detection and response are critical...

30 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2028

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Increasing stable lupin productivity through enhanced disease resistances

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

This project involving a collaboration between Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Murdoch University, Curtin University and Australian Grain Technology (AGT) aims to improve the disease resistance of narrow leafed lupin to four prominent diseases. This five-year project will screen and genotype a core set of...

1 May 2023 - 30 Jun 2028

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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QDAF - National Grain Diagnostics & Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI)

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

Exotic pests and diseases are a threat to Australian agriculture as they can potentially damage crops, increase costs and inhibit exports. The potential annual cost to growers to control an incursion and impact on trade during an incursion is conservatively estimated at $100.4M. Timeliness of detection and response are critical...

15 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028

Australian Capital Territory, Australia