Centre for Crop Science

The sleeping dog within the wheat genome

Published on: 8 February 2017

Special research measures were needed when environmental factors were discovered to trigger a prevalent but normally dormant defect in the wheat genome. When activated, the defect can cause a punishing downgrade of wheat grain quality.

Flour power: wheat discovery to increase flour yields

Published on: 16 February 2017

QAAFI researchers have discovered how to make more flour from the same amount of grain – a finding that could help avert food shortages around the world.

Prediction-based Crop Improvement

12 June 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Science Seminars

Prof Mark Cooper from The Centre for Crop Science, QAAFI will present a seminar titled `Prediction-based Crop Improvement'.

Choosing life before career no barrier to success

Published on: 28 May 2018

UQ's Dr Barbara George-Jaeggli writes about the importance of a good support network, and the changes needed so parents don't have to choose between career and caring.

Cream of the crop: top agriculture expert to join UQ

Published on: 17 May 2018

The field of crop improvement is about to go through a growth spurt with the appointment of global crop improvement innovator Professor Mark Cooper to a newly-created role at The University of Queensland.

From northern billabongs – a new future for rice

Published on: 23 January 2018

Wild rice growing in northern Australia’s crocodile-infested waters could help boost global food security, say University of Queensland researchers who have mapped its genetic family tree.

Space age plant breeding lights the way for future crops

Published on: 2 January 2018

A NASA experiment to grow wheat in space has inspired Australian scientists like Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation senior research fellow Dr Lee Hickey to develop a technology that slashes 12 months' growing time to six weeks.

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Billboard star set to ‘avo’ great graduation

Published on: 8 December 2017

She was the face of The University of Queensland’s 2015 Create Change advertising campaign – but now QAAFI avocado researcher Louisa Parkinson has proven her scientific mettle.

Crop gene discovery gets to the root of food security

Published on: 4 December 2017

Researchers from QAAFI at The University of Queensland have discovered that a key gene which controls flowering time in wheat and barley crops also directs the plant’s root growth.

Flour power to boost food security

Published on: 31 October 2017

A discovery by University of Queensland researchers could result in up to 10 percent more yield and a healthier flour produced during the milling of wheat.