News
New canopy surveillance systems are set to ring in the age of precision viticulture
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new canopy surveillance system with more advanced computer vision.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of vineyard techniques used to delay ripening
A current review paper by researchers from the University of Adelaide discusses practices to delay grape ripening, to identify techniques to obtain grapes with a better sugar and phenolic balance. Find the link to the current review paper here, to be updated on the quantitative analysis used to understand vineyard operations to guide ripening delays.
University of Adelaide at Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference & Trade Exhibition
Come visit the University of Adelaide at the AWITC & Trade Exhibit to see what is happening in wine research, wine business and how you can engage with the University of Adelaide.
Soil carbon increases under cover crops
Read more of the latest research on planting cover crops directly underneath grapevines, to help mitigate the effects of climate change and improve land sustainability.
University of Adelaide researchers help develop Citrus Gall Wasp trap
University of Adelaide researchers have developed a trap to help citrus growers (commercial and residential) combat the Citrus Gall Wasp, in collaboration with Citrus SA and commercial partner AgNova.
Publication success Biometry Hub: HaploMaker
Researchers from the Biometry Hub have presented work on a new genome assembly software that can help produce longer and more accurate genomes than world leading competitor algorithms currently available. Read more about the publication on HaploMaker in open access journal GigaScience.
The Waite Newsletter – campus news updates
From next week on we’ll send out the newsletter on a Monday. Have news to share with the rest of Waite Campus? Send your copy to wri@adelaide.edu.au and we will help you spread the word!
Events
Women of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
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Aug 9, 10:00 amWomen of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
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Sep 13, 10:00 amWomen of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
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Oct 11, 10:00 amWomen of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
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Nov 8, 10:00 amWomen of Waite Monthly Meet-Up
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Campus Notices
ICM Agrifood Award: Nominations closing soon
With an extended deadline of Wednesday 6 July, there is still time to nominate an individual breaking new ground in the technological sciences and engineering for the prestigious ICM Agrifood Award.
Research Officer position available working on pasture species for regional South Australia
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine are seeking to appoint a Research Officer to collaborate with SARDI and farming system organisations to manage and implement a research project on pasture species for regional South Australia.
WRI EMCR Grant/Fellowship Writing Program 2022
Due to the success of last year’s program, the Waite Research Institute will again be providing a Peer Mentoring for Grant and Fellowship Success program for early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs).
SAVE THE DATE: WRI Research Showcase
Monday 5th December 2022 at The National Wine Centre.
Applications open: AgriFutures evoke AG. 2023 Future Young Leaders program
Applications for the AgriFutures evokeAG. 2023 Future Young Leaders program are now open.
WRI Seminars resume for 2022
WRI is looking for speakers for their fortnightly seminars! Sign up now for your speaker slot.
New PhD opportunity: Re-purposing shelved ‘antibiotics’ in the search for new herbicides
A fully funded PhD scholarship in the Antibiotic & Herbicide Discovery Group of Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa is available at the University of Adelaide, based at the Waite Research Institute. Find out more about ‘Re-purposing shelved ‘antibiotics’ in the search for new herbicides’.
PhD and Masters Project Call: Supervisors for student project that will help fight food waste
The Fight Food Waste CRC is seeking Expressions of Interest from University of Adelaide researchers interested in supervising a PhD or Masters of Philosophy student in a food waste-related area.
Deathcap Mushroom Warning Waite Campus
Deathcap mushrooms have been found in the Waite Arboretum. They are very toxic you are advised not to pick or eat any wild mushrooms found on Waite Campus.
Exciting PhD Opportunity: Finding the missing links in salt and water transport in plants
Full-time PhD student opportunity “Finding the missing links in salt and water transport in plants” is a fully funded position which is open to apply for now. Feel free to share or to enquire about the position.