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Engineering protein biosensors for detecting smoke taint in wines
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
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Prevalence, distribution, and role of Cryptovalsa ampelina in grapevine dieback in 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
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
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Glycosyltransferases in grapevine secondary metabolism: Understanding and modifying their activity and selectivity
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
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
Crown gall is a plant disease endemic to Australia that affects grapevines and a wide range of other horticultural crops. It is caused by bacteria from two genera, Agrobacterium and Allorhizobium, both belonging to the Rizobiaceae family. While pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains of these bacteria are commonly found in soils...
28 Oct 2024 - 30 Jun 2025
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for smoke impact remediation of wine
Wildfire events are the primary cause of smoke-impacted wine and are becoming increasingly prevalent in many countries. In 2020, catastrophic bushfires on the east coast of Australia cost the industry an estimated $500 million in lost wine production because of likely smoke taint. Current treatments for smoke impacted wine can...
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
Grape phylloxera is a devastating pest of grapevines worldwide and continues to represent a major threat to the majority of Australia's vineyards that are planted on own roots. Although currently restricted to quarantine areas of Victoria and New South Wales, phylloxera has been increasing its range, with new detections in...
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Best practice sampling and virus detection in Australian grapevine propagation assets
Globally, 106 viruses are known to infect grapevines, with 18 occurring in Australia grapevines. While the impact of these viruses in Australian viticulture remains underexplored, several, such as Grapevine Leafroll-associated Viruses (GLRaV-1, -2, -3), Grapevine Virus A (GVA), and Grapevine Pinot Gris Virus (GPGV), are known to reduce yield and...
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027
South Australia, Australia
Research project
Grapevine scale biology and monitoring in Australian vineyards
Grapevine scale have been increasing in prevalence over the past decade and have become a serious challenge in some Australian wine regions. Scale are soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap - high numbers in a vineyard can significantly reduce vine health and grape yield and even cause vine death....
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027
South Australia, Australia