News: Waite Research Institute
New wheat and barley genomes will help feed the world
Scientists have unlocked new genetic variation in wheat and barley – a major boost for the global effort in breeding higher-yielding varieties.
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$7m boost for sciences research
ARC Discovery projects showcase the dynamic breadth of sciences research at the University of Adelaide.
Plant science and geology experts feature in list of world’s most influential researchers
Plant scientists and a geologist from the University of Adelaide are among the world’s most highly cited researchers.
Scientists dig up soil secrets of Adelaide's community gardens
Researchers have surveyed the soil health of community gardens across Adelaide to assess their suitability for urban agriculture.
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Fighting wine fraud with fluorescence fingerprinting
Researchers are developing a fast and simple method of authenticating wine – a potential solution against the estimated billions of dollars’ worth of wine fraud globally.
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Potential new tool for frost screening in crops
Agricultural scientists and engineers identify potential new tool for screening cereal crops for frost damage.
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Scientists in the news this week: September 2020
Here are the stories of University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates in the news this week.
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Research shows potential of gene editing in barley
Plant scientists show potential to rapidly improve barley grain quality through CRISPR genetic tool.
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Food scientist is advisor on plant-based meat
Internationally recognised food scientist joins Australian plant-based meat startup v2food as its new chief scientific advisor.
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Uncovering the science of Indigenous fermentation
Wine scientists discover the complex microbial communities associated with the natural fermentation of sap from the iconic Tasmanian cider gum
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