News: Engagement and Industry
Slowing the sugar rush to yield better grapes
Scientists have found a solution to manage the accelerated rate at which grapes ripen in warmer climates, which can result in poor colour and aroma development.
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Scientists seek Pomeranian dogs to participate in new gene study
Researchers are seeking Pomeranian and PomX dogs for a free and simple mouth swab to identify how widespread a defective gene is in the breed's Australian population.
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New standards to assist conservation and decision-making
University of Adelaide and TERN researchers have partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) to standardise both environmental monitoring and data systems for improved decision-making.
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DNA tracking of timber to increase forest sustainability and integrity
University of Adelaide scientists have created a DNA fingerprint map to link teak timber back to its plantation of origin and help reduce the $40 billion illicit trade of timber in the Asia Pacific region.
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Lab report: COVID detector dogs start trials at Adelaide Airport
Six dogs have commenced research trials at Adelaide Airport to determine the feasibility of deploying dogs to detect COVID-19.
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The Federated States of Degradia
With almost a third of arable land classified as degraded, what can we do to reverse the rapid pace of degradation and can we do it in a way that benefits us?
COVID testing: Use a Labrador instead of a laboratory
Dogs are being trained to detect COVID-19. And it turns out they’re pretty good at it.
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On a mission to discover unknown Australian species
New technologies to play vital role in discovering and documenting all unknown Australian species by 2050.
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Wine Industry Mentor Program announces new participants
Sixty-two early career professionals have been announced as the latest recruits to the Wine Industry Mentor Program.
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Scientists use DNA testing to help reduce the illegal export of endangered medicine tree
The Advanced DNA Identification and Forensics Facility is helping reduce the illegal export of timber, by testing for genetic variation between populations of the endangered African Cherry tree.
