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Biosecurity defends key rural industry

CRC researchers are studying genetic codes to learn how insects like the lesser grain borer are developing resistance to the world’s most widely used grain fumigant – phosphine.

Media Release: 30 November 2009

Gene search into the secrets of a super-bug crop destroyer

CRC researchers are analysing the genetic make-up of one of the world’s most devastating crop pests, the Russian wheat aphid.

Media Release: 22 October 2009

Scientists planting new research ideas in Queensland

Australia’s top plant biosecurity scientists gathered on the Sunshine Coast this week to discuss current and future research activities which will help safeguard Australia’s agriculture industries.

Media Release: 25 September 2009

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Grains industry to reap science benefits

Western Australia's Department of Agriculture and Food recently appointed Dr YongLin Ren as Principal Scientist.

Media Release: 26 June 2009

International biosecurity conference confirmed for Australia

A timely international biosecurity conference is set for centre-stage in Brisbane from 28 February - 3 March 2010.

Media Release: 18 May 2009

Web to catch exotic plant pests

Media Release: 13 February 2009

Who are the scientists of tomorrow?

Media release: 7 November 2008

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Biosecurity partnership for Australia’s horticulture industry

Joint media release (Horticulture Australia Ltd): 12 November 2007

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Boost to fight grain industry biosecurity threat

Media Release: 17 October 2007

A $30 million biosecurity research alliance has been launched to protect Australia's highly valuable grain market.

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A plan for modern-day bug catching

Joint Media Release (NICTA): 2 June 2006

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