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ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational PhotosynthesisThe ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis seeks to develop and harness advances in photosynthesis research, crop bioengineering, plant phenomics and computational tools to realise increased and sustainable crop yields, opening new routes to achieving the next revolution in plant productivity. It aims to deliver improved yield by undertaking a continuum of fundamental and applied photosynthesis research and targeting projects with a high probability of producing increased yield. Start Year: 2014 End Year: 2021 Funding Agencies: - Australian Research Council (ARC) |
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Core Breeding Australian SorghumAustralia produces at least 2 million tonnes of grain sorghum each year. Sorghum is one of the most diverse crop species with great potential for improvement in yield, drought resistance, insect resistance and grain quality. This project is the continuation of a long running highly successful pre-breeding program which aims to improve the profitability and sustainability of Australians sorghum growers and end-users. Start Year: 2013 End Year: 2017 Funding Agencies: - Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) |
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Breaking the nexus: more biomass in cereal grain (grain size)Cereals provide more than 50% of human caloric intake internationally, and this project aims to increase sorghum yield by shifting biomass, in the form of seed size increase, from vegetative plant parts to the grain. More grain per unit area without increased demand for water and nutrients will enhance sustainability and food security. Start Year: 2014 End Year: 2016 Funding Agencies: - Australian Research Council (ARC) |