News: Agriculture
Researchers develop a non-invasive test for smoke contamination in vineyards
Researchers have trialled a non-invasive model for detecting smoke contamination in grapevines.
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Spaghetti and mud pies scoop 3-Minute Thesis final
The depth and diversity of research student projects in the Faculty of Sciences was once again on display at this week's final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
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Research giants team up to boost primary industries sector
Collaborative research will expand to embrace expertise in areas such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, big data, and machine learning, for the application of new technologies.
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Not all weeds are bad - Some may actually be good for Australian grasslands
Recent case studies have revealed an overall positive relationships between the diversity of native species and presence of weedy species, notably in Mediterranean Biome grasslands.
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Do fruit tree nets impact the ability of bees to carry pollen?
Researchers to collaborate with industry to explore the effect of netting on beehive health, set and quality of apples.
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$35.6 million boost for sciences' research infrastructure
Research for a range of industrial sectors including scientific, advanced manufacturing, defence, resources, biomedical and agriculture has received a major boost.
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Pollen allergens: Are plants trying to kill us?
Pollen allergies have long been a major pandemic health problem for humans. Plant molecular geneticist Deborah Devis is learning that pollen proteins play a vital role in a plant's reproductive process.
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New director of world-leading plant research facility
The University of Adelaide-led world-leading facility that underpins innovative plant research in Australia has appointed its first Executive Director to drive future success.
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New leadership for food sciences research
South Australia’s multi-billion-dollar food industries will benefit from new scientific leadership in the state.
Wild barley reveals drought tolerant traits that could improve elite cultivars
Scientists discover wild barley genes that could be used to improve drought tolerance in barley, the second most important cereal crop in Australia.
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