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Double-stranded RNA prevents and cures infection by rust fungi 

Rust fungi, some of the most economically and environmentally important plant pathogens, are amenable to double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) mediated control. However, to date, dsRNA treatments have only been applied…

Hub Deputy Director Dr Gardiner was named Australia’s 2024 top Researcher in the field of Plant Pathology.

The Australian’s 2024 Research magazine names the top researcher and top research institution in each field of research, based on the number of citations for papers published in the…

The fight against Botrytis in Grapes

Senior Postdoc Dr Tory Clark discusses on ABC the benefit of BioClay in protecting Vinyards from Botrytis. You can hear her interview during the Wine Tasmania field day by…

High-tech hub for sustainable crop protection launched

The ARC Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection, dedicated to the application of a revolutionary alternative to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector,…

High-tech sustainable protection for key Australian crops

The application of a revolutionary alternative to chemical fungicides to protect Australia’s $5 trillion global food and agribusiness sector is being spearheaded by researchers at The University of Queensland.…

More sustainable crops just a spray away

Scientists are investigating whether a clay-based ‘vaccine’ for plants could safeguard the nation’s $5.5 billion-combined cotton and vegetable industries against pest infestation and crippling crop losses. Funded by Hort Innovation and…

‘BioClay’ a ground – breaking discovery for world food security

A University of Queensland team has made a discovery that could help conquer the greatest threat to global food security – pests and diseases in plants. Research leader Professor Neena Mitter said BioClay…