Waite Research Stories
Legume inoculant comparison: on-seed trumps in-furrow
On-seed application of peat slurry has provided the best nodulation, grain yield and nitrogen fixation in experiments comparing different methods of inoculating legumes
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Science and Innovation Awards reaping benefits
Investment in Australia’s young agricultural scientists is paying dividends for the nation’s grain growers and the broader industry
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CSIRO Waite Campus Conference 2017
With over 250 staff on site, CSIRO’s research at the Waite Campus supports Australia’s agricultural, environment (land and water) and mineral resources sectors. This research was showcased at the annual CSIRO Waite Campus Conference.
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What makes the best fertiliser?
Jessica Mackay, a PhD candidate in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine here at Waite, is researching the impact of organic amendments on phosphorus (P) nutrition in cereal plants.
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Enhancing Livelihoods and Food Security from Agroforestry and Community Forestry in Nepal
A collaborative project led by Dr Ian Nuberg at the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine here at the Waite is seeking to improve the livelihoods and food security of people in the Middle Hills of Nepal
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Tackling the global challenge to increase wheat yields at the APPF
Two international consortia of scientists from the United States, Great Britain, Mexico and Australia are currently carrying out research projects of global importance at the Plant Accelerator
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Building a native food industry in Australia
The University of Adelaide and The Orana Foundation, founded by chef Jock Zonfrillo, have announced a major new research partnership to support the development of an Australian native food industry.
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Growing rice faster – uncovering the triggers behind early canopy closure
By combining high-resolution image-based phenotyping with functional mapping and genome prediction, a new study has provided insights into the complex genetic architecture and molecular mechanisms underlying early shoot growth dynamics in rice.
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The science of spaghetti
A pasta industry more than 15,000km from Italy is thriving thanks to a unique collaboration between farmers, durum wheat researchers here at Waite and a major food manufacturer.
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Could edible insects help global food security?
Adelaide consumers are taking part in a University of Adelaide research study to help realise the potential for edible insects as a food industry.
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