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Echidna conservation science initiative a finalist in Eureka Awards
The University of Adelaide’s Echidna Conservation Science Initiative (EchidnaCSI) is a finalist in the Australian Museum’s 2021 Eureka Prizes.
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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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Scientists named as environmental influencers
University of Adelaide scientists have been named among South Australia’s most influential people in the environment sector.
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How did sugar-eating birds co-evolve with plants that produce nectar?
Research led by the University of Adelaide has shown, for the first time, that the digestive systems of nectar-eating birds co-evolved with the nectar-composition in flowers.
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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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United States influences Australia's illegal pet trade
When it comes to importing illegal reptiles, Australia’s trade closely follows US trends, according to new University of Adelaide research.
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Future Fellowships to boost agriculture and earth sciences research
$2.5m to advance research on enhancing crop salt tolerance; gene regulation in wheat; and the interplay between tectonics, climate and resources.
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Even koalas need a virus PCR test
Animal scientists have refined a test to more accurately detect viruses in koalas.
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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