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Enabling the gene silencing revolution

CSIRO’s hairpin RNAi gene silencing technology promises to revolutionise molecular biology and the way some diseases are treated in the future.

 RNAi produces healthier barley
 
Cotton
 
Cotton profits increased by humble legume (Media release 22 Mar 04)

Cotton lint yields can be increased by up to 18 per cent when cotton crops are rotated with vetch.

 Slashing of vetch crop
Fruits, Nuts & Vegetables
 
Fruits, nuts and vegetables

CSIRO is working with Australia's horticultural industries to develop new and improved varieties and management techniques.

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Grains
 
AWB partnership produces first-grade grain

Australia has built an international reputation for exporting quality, insect-free grains on the back of a 30-year R&D partnership with the AWB.

 Close-up image of wheat growing in a field.
Grapes & Wine
 
Partnering with the Australian wine industry

CSIRO is working with major Australian wine producer Orlando Wyndham Group to deliver innovative decision support technologies in their supply network.

 Machinery in a vineyard.
Oilseeds & Legumes
 
Omega-3 oils in grains

CSIRO has developed plants that produce DHA, a healthy omega-3 oil component, reducing pressure on declining fish resources worldwide and providing Australian grain growers with new high-value crops. 

 Three researchers in blue lab coats looking closely at green plants in a glasshouse.
Sugar
 
Sugar research for a profitable industry information sheet

This two-page information sheet is about CSIRO's sugarcane research.

 Bowls of sugar and sugarcane
Wheat
 
Developing plants that tolerate acidity and salinity

CSIRO is breeding crop plants that can cope with acidity and salinity.

 Wheat plants
 

National Research Flagships

Find out about the Flagship Program