Centre for Crop Science

The sorghum story is a strong example of what is possible when there is significant targeted investment in breeding and agronomic research, and a long-term commitment.

There is not much left to be known about a new sorghum plant ‘on trial’ after being straddled by the Gekko phenotyping tractor – an all-seeing mobile platform bristling with lenses and sensors probing for the visible and the invisible secrets of crop performance.

A new photosynthesis discovery at The University of Queensland may help breed faster-growing wheat crops that are better adapted to hotter, drier climates.