News: Waite Research Institute
Durum breeding program to grow with Australian Grain Technologies
Durum Breeding Australia has announced that Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd has been awarded the licence to take the durum breeding program forward.
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Fighting frost: Minimising the impact on Aussie crops
Researchers have analysed the performance of varieties and advanced breeding lines of wheat and barley in response to frost in different environments.
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New ARC grants to bring benefits to meat, hemp and mining industries
Almost $2 million in new funding is set to advance research into red meat, hemp and mining.
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How is drought affecting cereal plants such as wheat and barley?
Scientists have summarised seven years of research published in more than 20 international journals, on the effect of drought on cereal plants.
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Scientists find opposite rice proteins work together to promote plant fertility
Researchers have discovered new information on how hybrid rice plants maintain male fertility under different day lengths.
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Scientists find greener way to extract health-promoting molecules from food waste
Scientists show greener process for extracting health-promoting molecules from food waste to use in skincare and pharmaceutical products.
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New research centre to accelerate future crop development
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
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
Researchers identify a novel mechanism in barley plants which could help crop growers achieve high yields as temperatures rise.
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SA hub will help build resilience to drought
New drought hub to undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.
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