News: School of Agriculture Food and Wine
Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders
The University of Adelaide is searching for two emerging scientific leaders for its prestigious Ramsay Fellowships.
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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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Honorary Doctor of Science awarded to research and industry leaders
Four scientific leaders awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of outstanding contributions to science.
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Wine industry mentor program breaks new ground
The Wine Industry Mentor Program is expanding to include wine business, wine marketing, media, photography, wine education, winemaking, viticulture and oenology.
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‘Animal-stress’ signal improves plant drought resilience
Scientists discover that a gene that helps animal ‘relax’, also helps plants save water.
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Success for sciences in industry-linked ARC grants
The University of Adelaide has been awarded more than $3.6 million in industry-linked grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for important research that will attract a further $1.8 million in support from industry.
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More than enough yard to have your lawn and eat too
Adelaide residents would only need to give up a small area of their lawn to grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient.
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Plants growing in tough soil respond to hormones, not barriers
When soil is tough and compact enough to make using a shovel difficult, roots are going to have trouble too, but not for the same reasons.
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Further action on cadmium needed for global food safety
Soil experts warn of increasing human intake of cadmium due to changes in soil conditions.
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Uni of Adelaide experts recognised for science excellence
University of Adelaide scientists recognised at the SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.
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