Project profiles give insight into some of the CRC's significant research outcomes.
Agrobacterium technology for new generation sugarcane
In a major technological advancement for sugarcane molecular breeding, CRC SIIB researchers have established an efficient and practically useful Agrobacterium-mediated transformation system for sugarcane.
Enzymes enlisted to clean up herbicide residues
In a CRC SIIB project, CSIRO Entomology is working with Orica Australia Ltd to develop a product that will be used to reduce the environmental effects of atrazine.
Investigating the plant biofactory
A recent CRC SIIB project has revealed the strong potential for sugarcane to be utilized as a plant biofactory (ie capable of producing valuable compounds in addition to sucrose).
Shoot architecture modification to boost cane and sugar yields
CRC researchers have utilised new cutting-edge biotechnology tools to unravel genetic controls of sugarcane shoot development in order to maximise realisable yield potential.
Understanding attitudes towards GM technology
To gauge how people may perceive the industrys use of biotechnology, the CRC SIIB has sought the knowledge and opinions of a variety of people on GM topics.
DNA mapping of the plant kind - a key to ensuring a prosperous future
Scientists working for the CRC SIIB have shown that particular traits in sugarcane varieties can be identified by recognising and testing for certain DNA sequences.
Aiming for targeted traits
CRC SIIB-funded research is proving that Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT), a DNA mapping tool used in wheat and barley research, could be used in future sugarcane breeding. This finding could pave the way for some very exciting new varieties.
Building nitrogen efficient varieties
Vigorous growing sugarcane varieties that require less nitrogen fertiliser could drastically reduce costs to our environment and sugarcane growers.