3727 research projects
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Validation and scale-up of a national smoke taint prediction service for the Australian wine industry
Wine Australia
This is the first year of a minimum two-year project to ensure that Wine Industry Smoke Detectors (WISDs) are fully validated as a tool for management of smoke taint risk, and ready for use by a large cross-section of the wine industry in bushfire-prone regions of Australia. Even though the...
1 Jun 2024 - 15 May 2025
South Australia, Australia
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Understanding and improving the mouthfeel and flavour profiles of no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine
Wine Australia
Objective This project is centred on a novel strategy: curbing alcohol production while preserving other essential wine attributes. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional and NOLO wines by integrating cutting-edge synthetic biology with established winemaking practices to provide consumers with premium drinking experiences and elevate the market’s...
1 Jan 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Engineering protein biosensors for detecting smoke taint in wines
Wine Australia
Objective To overcome these limitations, we aim to establish a platform for two-component artificial protein receptors using sequential rounds of mRNA molecular display. We accomplished this by creating two diverse libraries: one based on the Fibronectin Type III (FN3con) domain and the other on the camelid heavy-chain variable domains (VHH)....
1 Jan 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Prevalence, distribution, and role of Cryptovalsa ampelina in grapevine dieback in Australia
Wine Australia
Objective The project aims to address the following objectives: What is the prevalence and distribution of C. ampelina in Australia vineyards? Does C. ampelina contribute to the dieback symptoms observed in vineyards? Do E. lata and C. ampelina interact in antagonistically or synergistically in the vine? What are the environmental...
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2026
South Australia, Australia
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Characterising physiological, biochemical, and molecular traits in Shiraz grapevines of varying vine age in Barossa Valley
Wine Australia
Objective This project explores the potential drought adaptation of field-based and own-rooted grapevines of two clones, SARDI 6 and SARDI 7, with identical genetics across multiple generations (or ages). The project will monitor the 38 vines' growth stages (Modified Eichhorn-Lorenz/E-L Stages) during the 2022-23 growing season, with detailed measurements conducted...
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2027
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Glycosyltransferases in grapevine secondary metabolism: Understanding and modifying their activity and selectivity
Wine Australia
Background The Australian wine industry currently generates ~$6 billion in revenue per annum and contributes ~$46 billion to the national economy each year. However, the industry seeks to grow revenue to $15 billion/year and to contribute $100 billion to the economy by 2050. To remain successful and achieve this ambitious...
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2029
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Grapevine root distribution and implications for nutrient uptake in cover cropped vineyards
Wine Australia
Objective This research was developed to build on a Gulbali Institute and Wine Australia project (CSU 1702-9), which investigated the distribution of grapevine roots in vineyard soil environments and competition with the roots of ground cover plant species for water. Based on the outcomes of this previous work, this project...
1 Jan 2024 - 28 Feb 2027
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Identification of cause and origin of crown gall-like symptoms in vineyards
Wine Australia
This project aims to address the occurrence of crown gall-like symptoms in commercial and propagation winegrape vineyards in Australia. Specifically, the objectives are to: 1. Identify the pathogen(s) causing crown gall-like symptoms observed within the last three years in Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and New South Wales 2. Understand...
28 Oct 2024 - 30 Jun 2025
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for smoke impact remediation of wine
Wine Australia
A novel remediation method for smoke-affected wine has been developed and is already in commercial use in the United States and Canada. The objectives of this project are to: - validate the technology and business model in the Australian wine sector - initiate early customer engagement support validation and technology...
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2025
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Development and adoption of new tools for the surveillance and management of grapevine phylloxera
Wine Australia
Grapevine phylloxera is a significant global pest, currently confined to quarantine boundaries in Australia. Preventing its spread and supporting affected growers requires an integrated approach involving surveillance, diagnostics, disinfestation, resilient rootstocks, and knowledge of its ecology in the Australian context. This three-year project aims to deliver cutting-edge tools, technologies, and...
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027
South Australia, Australia