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Two PhD positions in C4 Photosynthesis available

Apply now for two PhD positions available at the Western Sydney University node of the Centre. Applications close 24 June 2018.

News, News & Events 19th April 2018

Public Lecture: Food for the future demands radical agriculture: the C4 rice challenge

Join Professor Jane Langdale, in a lecture about photosynthesis, food production and the C4 rice project. This event has been organised by CSIRO and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis.

Events, News & Events 10th April 2018

Reflecting Photosynthesis: a Tool for Gene Hunters

Looking for genes that produce plants that need less water or nutrients, produce more seeds or leaves, or are better at resisting drought and pests is a critical global challenge. Centre scientists have developed a methodology that accelerates this discovery process.

News, News & Events 5th February 2018

Tiny highways in leaves could lead to more productive crops

Scientists have found that some plants have ten times more communication channels inside their leaves than other plants, which they think is a crucial factor in determining photosynthetic efficiency.

News, News & Events 1st February 2018

A Boutique Botanical

For one night only! Questacon is presenting a special Adults Only event with ACT Scientist of the Year, Dr. Kai Xun Chan and his fellow plant scientists from the Centres of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology and Translational Photosynthesis!

Events, News & Events 1st February 2018

Congratulations to our Senior Australian of the year 2018

Our chief investigator Professor Graham Farquhar has been elected the 2018 Senior Australian of the Year

News, News & Events 25th January 2018