News: Honours projects - Amanda Able
Why does Pyrenophora teres cause net blotch disease in some barley plants and not others?
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Honours project: Investigate the toxins produced by Pyrenophora teres that cause net blotch disease in barley.
Evaluation of soybeans as a crop in South Australia
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Honours project: Join a team of researchers to evaluate the potential of soybeans to be grown in South Australia.
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Using epigenetics to breed for enhanced reproductive, abiotic and/or biotic traits in cereal crops
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Honours project: Various projects suitable for students interested in learning more about plant breeding, genetics, molecular biology, abiotic and biotic stress, and/or plant reproduction.
What causes oedema in brussel sprouts?
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Honours project: In collaboration with AE Cranwell & Sons, investigate the causes of oedema in brussel sprouts.
Science Education projects available for Honours
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Honours projects: Science Education projects to suit your interests.
[Read more about Science Education projects available for Honours]