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Biosecurity preparedness for Wheat Blast — Identified genetic solutions and bolstered Australian expertise

Expires in 4y 9moExpires Mon, 30 June 2031
Awarded 1 May 20265y 2mo term · 8% elapsed

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Grains Research and Development Corporation awarded a contract to Australian National University for biosecurity preparedness for Wheat Blast, identifying new genetic solutions and bolstering Australian expertise.

The contract covered research to identify genetic solutions for Wheat Blast and activities to strengthen Australian expertise on the threat.

Insight

The award to the Australian National University shows GRDC engaged an academic research institution for genetic research and capability-building on Wheat Blast, indicating use of university-based expertise for biosecurity preparedness.

Value
$1,479,500.00
State
ACT
Category
Research & Development

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