CoETP in the News 2020

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NOVEMBER

Struggling for breath: Getting carbon dioxide into cells for photosynthesis. Phys.org, AZO life Sciences, November 03

OCTOBER

Mimicked red algae enzyme used to boost crop yields SciDev, 06 October by Neena Bhandari.

A red future for improving crop production EurekAlert October 6.

AUGUST

Exploring the diversity of cell gatekeepers could be key to better crops ARC Research Highlights, August

JULY

Researchers explore promising novel approach to control wild radish Research for Agriculture, July

New study could lead to bumper crops, NZHerald, July 15

APRIL

ANU researchers look to lift crop production through photosynthesis research, 24 April Farm Weekly by Sharon O’Keeffe

No time to waste to avoid future food shortages, Phys.org, 24 April.

Coronavirus restrictions closed Canberra universities, and it’s affecting industries around the world – ABC News, 30 April

In another blow to the university industry, coronavirus restrictions have seen experiments tossed away, labs closed and teams reassigned — and the impact is felt around the world.

CoETP in the News 2019

DECEMBER

Research to turbocharge rice given major funding boost, ANU Media, Nationaltribune.com, EurekAlert. December 2

NOVEMBER

Too much sugar doesn’t put the brakes in turbocharged crops Phys.org, Scimex, ARC Highlights, ScienceDaily.com, researchforagriculture.com.au, seedquest.com. November 11

OCTOBER

Photosynthesis Olympics: Can the best wheat varieties be even better? sciencedaily.com, phys.org, acibiolife.net, wheat.org, October 17.

SEPTEMBER

To feed a hot planet, they’re making more efficient plants by Benjamin Ryan, New York Times, September 21.

The sunlight solution by Gio Braidotti. Groundcover, September 2.

AUGUST

For faster photosynthesis, add more protein by Nick Carne, Cosmos Magazine, August 19

Improving photosynthesis to boost crop yields By Robyn Williams, ABC Science Show, August 17

JULY

3D imaging reveals leaf complexity ARC Highlights Making a Difference, July

Developing climate adapted varieties for future cotton productivity by Robert Sharwood and Mike Bange, The Australian Cotton Grower

MAY

Narrow leaves make better crops for future climates The NZ Herald. May 24

APRIL

Just how much does enhancing photosynthesis improve crop yield? Phys.org, April 8

Fine tuning photosynthesis: Predictive model helps scientists breed higher yielding crops Genetic Literacy Project, April 8

Brainstorming the yield challenge by Gio Braidotti, Groundcover, April 15

Food Security: ANU federal election conversation series, ANU, April 8

Solve it with science: improving photosynthesis Science and Technology Australia, April

EXPERT REACTION: Global food sustainability needed to avoid catastrophic damage to the planet, ASMC

FEBRUARY

Tune up for key wheat evolution enzyme by Gio Braidotti, Groundcover, February

How to put together a fast carbon-capturing engine: lessons from blue-green algae

CoETP in the News 2018

NOVEMBER

On the cusps of another green revolution by David Fogarty, The Strait Times, November 11

OCTOBER

Gene thinkering improves maize yield, by Nick Carne, Cosmos October 3