issue 147, july august 2020
This page shows the articles in issue 147, july august 2020 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Researchers discover hidden diversity of downy mildews
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 22 Jun 2020Downy mildews can cause devastating sorghum and maize diseases and exotic mildew pathogens pose a threat to the Australian summer grains industry. Two species – sorghum downy mildew and Philippine downy mildew of maize – are classified as high-priority exotic plant pests, while other exotic downy mildew pathogens also pose threats to summer grains.
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Intercropping study illustrates potential yield and economic upside
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 20 Jun 2020A desktop study of trials involving intercropping and companion cropping systems has illustrated the potential upside of this innovative agronomic tool.
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Adept fungal disease could impact northern chickpea growers if conditions are wet
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 18 Jun 2020Beware of fungal disease adept at surviving low rainfall conditions if there is a wet northern winter.
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Investment approach to fast-track solutions to grain growers' challenges
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 17 Jun 2020A new investment approach is designed to add value to GRDC's traditional funding pathways by encouraging collaboration and engagement with the ag-tech sector.
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SA grain growers have won their long battle to grow GM crops next season
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 16 Jun 2020SA grain growers have won their long battle to grow GM crops next season - see the latest peak biotech council news at GroundCover online tonight.
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New rust pathotype puts pressure on durum wheat varieties
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 15 Jun 2020Watch out for Pathotype 198 - a Stripe rust that may threaten some wheat crops in 2020.
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Collaborations help mungbean research punch above its weight
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 15 Jun 2020An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to breeding, agronomy and entomology, led by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and mungbean breeder Col Douglas is helping this ‘niche’ crop punch above its weight. It is an approach that is allowing the research sector to build capacity, while accessing research expertise for mungbean improvement beyond what would be possible based solely on Australian public sector research investment.
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White wheat outperforms red varieties in review of sensory differences
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 13 Jun 2020Analysis shows strong preference for white wheat for use in wholegrain foods.
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Students unlock new statistical models to help analyse field data
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 10 Jun 2020A new project is helping to build a statistics workforce for the Australian grains industry.
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White wheat rules over competitor red varieties in Asian export markets
Issue 147, July-August 2020 - 09 Jun 2020Industry research shows Australian white wheat has a distinct advantage over red wheats in some Asian markets.