News: School of Agriculture Food and Wine
New research centre to accelerate future crop development
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University of Adelaide experts are part of a new research centre that will train the next generation of scientists to develop more resilient crops.
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Slowing the sugar rush to yield better grapes
![Researcher Pietro Previtali collecting sample Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for the study.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-07/pietro-wine-california.jpg?h=ceabf505&itok=_wNifmZV)
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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New findings to boost barley yields at higher temps
![In barley the presence of a specific protein regulates the production of branches and flowers on plant stems in response to warm temperatures. A loss of function in this protein results in the formation of branch-like spikes at high temperatures.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-06/news-branched-barley-spike.jpg?h=9b987ac8&itok=Wv1m2xtt)
Researchers identify a novel mechanism in barley plants which could help crop growers achieve high yields as temperatures rise.
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The Federated States of Degradia
![Carbon Neutral, a Perth-based carbon offset provider, has planted 30 million native trees and shrubs since 2008. Their ambition is to plant a 200km highway of trees across Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, as shown in this image taken using a carbon neutral drone by photographer Russell Ord.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-06/Federated-States-of-Degradia-Article.jpg?h=f7c3c15a&itok=GI5tfHE5)
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?
Wine Industry Mentor Program announces new participants
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Sixty-two early career professionals have been announced as the latest recruits to the Wine Industry Mentor Program.
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Smokescreen: New tool for the wine industry to prevent smoke taint
![Trial of activated carbon hood technology to prevent smoke taint in grapes.](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/news-smoketainttool.jpg?h=e4dba6eb&itok=pXFMCgBR)
Scientists and industry have teamed up to lead trials of new smoke taint protection technology, designed to save wine grapes from the crippling impact of bushfires.
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Why is healthy and productive soil important?
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The food we eat, the clothes we wear, the air we breathe, the water we drink – it’s all underpinned by healthy and productive soils.
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Students tap into new world wine expertise
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Viticulture and oenology students team up with industry to learn innovative ecommerce and sales strategies.
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SA to host global wheat community
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2024 International Wheat Congress to attract 1000 delegates to SA and provide an economic benefit in excess of $5 million.
What is Xynisteri? The Cypriot grape variety that tolerates a hot Australian climate and also delivers on taste
![Alexander Copper Cypriot grape varieties](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-05/news-Alex-Copper-Xynisteri-vines-Waite.jpg?h=b8aae163&itok=TX_ZMFz4)
A Cypriot grape variety that tolerates the hot Australian climate also delivers on taste, say scientists.