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Research on Heat Tolerance in Wheat by University of Sydney for GRDC

Expires in 3moExpires Wed, 30 Dec 2026
Awarded 31 Dec 20215y term · 95% elapsed

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Grains Research and Development Corporation awarded a contract to University of Sydney for research on increasing wheat yield and yield stability through improved heat tolerance during grain filling.

Insight

This contract supports agricultural productivity by addressing climate-related stress in wheat, a key crop for food security.

Value
$3,757,051.10
State
NSW
Category
Agriculture & Farming

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