issue 144, january february 2020
This page shows the articles in issue 144, january february 2020 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Impact and adoption – keys to return on research investment
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 12 Jan 2021What does the term 'impact' mean to GRDC? It means a grower putting an extra dollar into their pocket or holding on to one of the dollars already earned.
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Weed size matters
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 16 Nov 2020To improve control rates, weed management specialists recommend targeting weeds when they are small
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Fortified wheats show promise on sodic soils
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 13 Nov 2020Pre-breeders have developed advanced wheat lines with tolerance to some of the physical and chemical stresses found in areas with alkaline and dispersive subsoils
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Insights from the 2019 International Wheat Congress
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 21 Jan 2020Industry stakeholders told of rapid advances to interrogate and genetically improve wheat.
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Use of fungicides in Australia puts selection pressure on fungal pathogens
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 18 Jan 2020Mutation enables the fungi that cause cereal diseases to generate genetic variation.
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Soil and business management a focus of 'Dealing with Dry' forums
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 17 Jan 2020Practical forums provide advice about soil management for drought-affected growers.
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Breeding new grain varieties, such as short-season wheats is important but complex
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 17 Jan 2020Geneticists seek to breed new grain varieties to help manage climate change.
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New ARC Centre of Excellence dedicated to crop science
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 16 Jan 20202020 will see a new R&D investment to future-proof crop productivity.
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New pulse cultivars expand legume options in medium and high rainfall areas
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 16 Jan 2020Faba bean, chickpea and lentil varieties released at Australian Pulse Conference.
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Growers assess a complex season as 2019-20 draws to a close
Issue 144, January-February 2020 - 15 Jan 2020Growers involved in this year's GroundCover™ on-farm series report very variable season.