Sowing seeds for better food crops
With millions facing hunger around the world, Flinders University researchers are looking into novel properties of leading edible plants which could enhance future food crop production. […]
Native bushland’s fertility secret
In hotter, dryer conditions with climate change, a secret agent for more sustainable agricultural production could lie in harvesting the diverse beneficial soil microbiome in native […]
Marine sponge tests point to human microbiome answers
Using marine sponges, Flinders University researchers have developed a new technique to read complex microbial populations – a technique that could also be applied to improve […]
Super seeds promise better crops
Flinders researchers are partnering with US agricultural technology company Indigo to get improved crop seed to market.
India alliances to build strong links
Strategic agreements with three leading universities in India will lift Flinders University’s international ties.
Feed pastures ‘muscle up’ with Flinders help
Two tiny bugs have been found by Flinders to give feed crops “bigger muscles”, potentially boosting farmers’ bottom lines by millions of dollars.
Flinders trains China’s new GP trainers
Medical specialists from China’s Central South University will spend the next few weeks learning about rural and remote general practice at Flinders.
Fishy business idea is a winning plan
A scheme to farm rainbow trout and organic vegetables has won the Flinders University Business Plan Competition.
Forum told of seaweed’s bioproduct potential
Commercial viability of high-value macroalgal (seaweed) bioproducts for human health is a step closer with a research collaboration between Flinders University biotechnologists and Australian Kelp Products.