News: School of Agriculture Food and Wine
Research to clear the air on smoke taint in wine
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Researchers are investigating whether smoke from stubble burning has any effect on wine grapes.
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Plant & Food Research boost at Waite campus
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A new industry partner at Waite campus is set to boost research and innovation in South Australia’s horticulture and agri-food sectors.
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Scientists buzzing after new bee discoveries
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South Australian scientists including a bee expert from the University of Adelaide, have discovered 26 new species of native Australian bees.
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Watch: Future Scientist Information Evening
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Whether you have an offer already, or will receive one in the near future; re-live or catch up on the Future Scientist information evening we held on campus.
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Plant scientists discover new complex carbohydrate in barley
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The first new complex carbohydrate of its kind to be discovered in barley in more than 30 years has potential applications in food, medicine and cosmetics.
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Future science graduates to help solve food waste crisis
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Study science and help fix Australia’s $20 billion food waste crisis.
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Scientists and staff rewarded for 2018 success
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Some of the best minds in science received awards from the Faculty of Sciences at its end of year function in December.
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Wine researcher Roberta De Bei is our latest Superstar of STEM
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A scientist who helps viticulturists worldwide to produce quality wine has been named among Australia's latest Superstars of STEM.
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Wild yeasts may hold key to better wines from warmer climates
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Scientists have found yeasts that naturally occur on wine grapes may improve wines produced in warmer climates.
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Medical cannabis ambitions boosted for agriculture entrepreneurs
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The medical innovations of two agricultural science students has resulted in eChallenge success
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