Celebrating our TOP TEN outcomes

CRC SIIB research and development has resulted in value-adding product options for Australian sugarcane, platform technology and knowledge for future biotechnology research and a cooperative research spirit that is making Australia known internationally as a leader in the field of sugarcane biotechnology.

	Outcome	Benefit
	High Biomass sugarcane	The CRC SIIB has developed high biomass sugarcane varieties. These have the potential to produce up to 60% more biomass than regular sugarcane.
	Waterproofing technology	The CRC SIIB has developed 'green' technology to waterproof cardboard. The plant-based waterproof compound is 100% recyclable and 100% effective.
	Powerful GI lowering compound	CRC research has revealed a GI lowering compound 100 times stronger than the most widely used medicine. The compound has been identified in a readily available form in the sugarcane plant.
	Biodegradable plastics	CRC SIIB scientists have identified how to turn sugarcane into bioplastic by producing PHB, a versatile and durable family of plastics, directly in the plant. Bioplastic provides an excellent alternative to petroleum-based plastic products.
	Education Package	CRC SIIB education research has produced materials that will contribute to a biotechnology education package for Education Queensland. It is envisaged that better access to quality biotechnology education will help engender broad public support for this emerging field.
	Nitrogen Efficient Sugarcane	This CRC helped identify specific genetic traits that may contribute to nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane. The genetic information will be used by the Australian sugarcane industry to breed future nitrogen-efficient sugarcane varieties.
	DArT	DArT is a DNA mapping tool used by wheat and barley plant breeders. The CRC SIIB developed a version of DArT for sugarcane. This is likely to help Australian sugarcane breeders achieve rapid genetic improvement of sugarcane for future varieties. The BSES-CSIRO Joint Venture has commenced using DArT.
	GM Safety Information	A unique study (supported by CRC SIIB) into the reproduction of wild sugarcane in Panama, Central America and in Australia, has provided environmentally valuable information for the Australian sugarcane industry. The research will help the Australian industry to safely manage future genetically modified varieties.
	authorder®	Determining in which order authors should be listed on publications can be problematic. Enter authorder®. Authorder® can solve author order disputes for researchers and help them negotiate this, at times, rocky terrain.
	Sugarcane genome	The tools and knowledge to 'read' the genetic map of sugarcane and enhance plant performance directly and efficiently through the use of molecular markers has made enormous progress as a result of CRC SIIB research.

 To read our Wind Up media release click here.

CRC SIIB research and development has resulted in value-adding product options for Australian sugarcane, platform technology and knowledge for future biotechnology research and a cooperative research spirit that is making Australia known internationally as a leader in the field of sugarcane biotechnology.

	Outcome	Benefit
	High Biomass sugarcane	The CRC SIIB has developed high biomass sugarcane varieties. These have the potential to produce up to 60% more biomass than regular sugarcane.
	Waterproofing technology	The CRC SIIB has developed 'green' technology to waterproof cardboard. The plant-based waterproof compound is 100% recyclable and 100% effective.
	Powerful GI lowering compound	CRC research has revealed a GI lowering compound 100 times stronger than the most widely used medicine. The compound has been identified in a readily available form in the sugarcane plant.
	Biodegradable plastics	CRC SIIB scientists have identified how to turn sugarcane into bioplastic by producing PHB, a versatile and durable family of plastics, directly in the plant. Bioplastic provides an excellent alternative to petroleum-based plastic products.
	Education Package	CRC SIIB education research has produced materials that will contribute to a biotechnology education package for Education Queensland. It is envisaged that better access to quality biotechnology education will help engender broad public support for this emerging field.
	Nitrogen Efficient Sugarcane	This CRC helped identify specific genetic traits that may contribute to nitrogen use efficiency in sugarcane. The genetic information will be used by the Australian sugarcane industry to breed future nitrogen-efficient sugarcane varieties.
	DArT	DArT is a DNA mapping tool used by wheat and barley plant breeders. The CRC SIIB developed a version of DArT for sugarcane. This is likely to help Australian sugarcane breeders achieve rapid genetic improvement of sugarcane for future varieties. The BSES-CSIRO Joint Venture has commenced using DArT.
	GM Safety Information	A unique study (supported by CRC SIIB) into the reproduction of wild sugarcane in Panama, Central America and in Australia, has provided environmentally valuable information for the Australian sugarcane industry. The research will help the Australian industry to safely manage future genetically modified varieties.
	authorder®	Determining in which order authors should be listed on publications can be problematic. Enter authorder®. Authorder® can solve author order disputes for researchers and help them negotiate this, at times, rocky terrain.
	Sugarcane genome	The tools and knowledge to 'read' the genetic map of sugarcane and enhance plant performance directly and efficiently through the use of molecular markers has made enormous progress as a result of CRC SIIB research.

 To read our Wind Up media release click here.