by Keryn | Oct 30, 2017 | News
The South Australian Government appoints a Chief Scientist for a three year consultancy basis to provide independent advice to the State Government on science, research, technology and innovation and to advise and support the research sector in South Australia. The...
by Keryn | Oct 12, 2017 | News, Research stories, University of Adelaide
Researchers from the University of Adelaide here at Waite have identified a naturally occurring wheat gene that, when turned off, eliminates self-pollination but still allows cross-pollination – opening the way for breeding high-yielding hybrid wheats. Published in...
by Keryn | Oct 10, 2017 | News, Students, University of Adelaide
Dr Cameron Grant, Visiting Researh Fellow with the School of AFW, took a team of undergraduate and postgraduate students from the University of Adelaide to the 5th National Soil Judging Competition in Queensland 25-29 September. The Adelaide team placed 2nd by two...
by Keryn | Oct 10, 2017 | Historic Precinct, News, University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide’s Waite Arboretum is a place of tranquil beauty and botanical treasures. It comprises 27 hectares and 2,500 specimens from around the world, growing on annual rainfall of 618 mm without supplementary watering after establishment. There are...
by Keryn | Oct 10, 2017 | News, Plant Energy Biology, University of Adelaide
Congratulations to Dr Caitlin Byrt who has won the 2017 Winnovation Award in the Science category. The awards were presented at an event on Friday 6th October as part of the 2017 Open State Festival. The Winnovation Awards showcase and celebrate the successes of...
by Keryn | Oct 10, 2017 | CSIRO, Internships, News
Are you passionate about a career in science? Want to access CSIRO’s world-class facilities and staff? Apply for a CSIRO PhD Scholarship now! CSIRO invites applications for top-up Postgraduate Scholarships in a number of priority topic areas for funding...
by Keryn | Oct 9, 2017 | News, University of Adelaide
Last year, it the University hosted the Rajasthan Minister for Agriculture and key delegates at the Waite campus. The University is currently promoting its first ever crowdfunded research project, focused specifically on Rajasthan, India, as SA’s sister state. The...
by Keryn | Oct 6, 2017 | Australian Plant Phenomics Facility, News, Research stories, University of Adelaide
Soil salinity severely impacts crop growth and yield. Within minutes of exposure to salt, cell expansion, leaf expansion, photosynthesis, transpiration and tillering are reduced. When salts accumulate to toxic concentrations in the shoot, especially in older leaves, a...
by Keryn | Oct 5, 2017 | AWRI, CSIRO, News, Partners, Plant Energy Biology, SARDI, University of Adelaide, WRI
Approximately 170 people from across the Waite and beyond enjoyed an entertaining insight into some of our research at the second Waite in the Spotlight event on Friday 29 September. Five presenters were drawn from across the Campus partner organisations and the wide...
by Keryn | Oct 5, 2017 | AWRI, News, University of Adelaide
Conducted every year since 1979, the Australian Nationa Amateur Wine and Beer Show (ANAWBS) is co-hosted by the Adelaide and Blackwood Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Clubs. It offers the opportunity for all interested amateur winemakers and brewers to have their wines...
