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Developing Brassica carinata as a biodiesel crop Submitted 30 August 2026 ABSTRACT The transition from fossil-derived liquid fuels to renewable transportationenergy sources is essential for mitigating environmental degradation and enhancingpublic health outcomes. In this context, plant-derived oils have emerged as promisingfeedstocks for sustainable biofuel production. Advances in crop bioengineeringapproaches offer powerful tools to modify the yields andContinue reading “Ebtihal Alsadig Ahmed Mohamed – PhD Thesis”

Elucidating the role of PGR5 and PGRL1 in the regulation of C4 photosynthesis  Submitted June 2026 ABSTRACT Regulation of C4 photosynthesis is an elaborate process that requires cell-specific specialisation of the light reactions to match the distinct metabolic energy demands of mesophyll and bundle sheath cells. This balance is further complicated under fluctuating light conditionsContinue reading “Samuel (James) Nix – PhD Thesis”

Written by Joanna Melonek (PS) On the early morning of 25 March, navigating the rather complex traffic situation on the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, I made my way to the Australian Parliament House to attend the ‘Science Meets Parliament (SMP) 2026’ event. As stated on the Science & Technology Australia website ‘Science Meets Parliament features aContinue reading “Science Meets Parliament 2026”

In July a group of us ventured up to Narrabri to visit some of the Cotton Industry (Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD), Cotton Breeding Australia and the Australian Cotton Research Institute (ACRI)), the USyd Plant Breeding Institute (PBI) and the GRDC Farm Business Updates.It was a great chance to learn about a different industry, the challengesContinue reading “Narrabri Cotton Industry, Plant Breeding Institute and GRDC Farm Business Update 2026”

Ava Wilkinson Reflects on Innovation Generation 2025 in Fremantle In July, Ava Wilkinson attended Innovation Generation 2025 in Fremantle, Western Australia, an event hosted by GrainGrowers that brought together young growers, researchers, and agribusiness leaders to share ideas, hear from inspiring speakers, and connect with individuals shaping the future of the grains industry.  Day oneContinue reading “2025 – Innovation Generation”