Fresh Science

An earlier test to save cattle from the toxic effects of a common fungi—and farmers millions of dollars—has been developed by Victorian researchers. “This tool will be useful for plant breeders to see if grasses are toxic, before they sow the seeds in field trials. It will fast-track choosing better pasture in plant breeding programs…

Two plant genes have been identified that could lead to new crop varieties resistant to fungal diseases, meaning increased productivity for farmers and improved quality and cheaper costs for consumers. These two genes can help plants boost their own immunity to disease, resulting in less need for chemical sprays, improved produce quality and increased shelf…

A naturally occurring bacteria has been shown to control diseases that attack cereal crops such as wheat, and at the same time boost the growth of crops. The research conducted by Flinders University PhD student, Justin Coombs, found the bacteria in a place it had never been discovered before – the tissues of cereal crop…

Mean Green Recycling Machine – Edmond Lascaris Recycling wastepaper is good for the environment but it could be better. Ed is using enzymes from fungi to make recycling greener. Many people think that recycling wastepaper is good for the environment, and it is. However, the collection and reprocessing of wastepaper consumes a lot of energy,…