2015 Annual Report

Here is the 2015 Annual Report for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis

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Mapping the use of nitrogen during photosynthesis

Ask a farmer to name the most essential components for crop production and without doubt, nitrogen will be first on the list. Now Australian researchers have created a map of how nitrogen is used during photosynthesis in wheat, rice and maize, the three main cereal crops that global security depends on.

Events, News, News & Events 3rd December 2018

3D imaging opens a door to fascinating leaf complexity

A team of Australian and international scientists has issued a clarion call for biologists to use the latest 3D imaging to revolutionise their models of leaf complexity.

News, News & Events 11th October 2018

Designing a more productive corn able to cope with future climates

An international research team has found they can increase corn productivity by targeting the enzyme in charge of capturing CO2 from the atmosphere.

News, News & Events 27th September 2018

Blue-green algae promises to help boost food crop yields

Australian scientists have engineered tiny carbon-capturing engines from blue-green algae into plants, in a breakthrough that promises to help boost the yields of important food crops such as wheat, cowpeas and cassava.

News, News & Events 3rd September 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