/newsroom/ en /newsroom/news/list/2025/05/12/water-molecules-form-harmonised-networks-during-hydrolytic-reactions Researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø have discovered how water molecules are organised during plant hydrolytic reactions, knowledge which could have sweeping consequences for the biomedical, pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries. May 12 2025 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2025/05/12/water-molecules-form-harmonised-networks-during-hydrolytic-reactions /newsroom/news/list/2024/10/30/your-gardening-advice-could-help-shape-gardening-practices University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø researchers are calling on Australian green thumbs to contribute to a new study focused on understanding gardeners’ practices, plant choices, and awareness of potential challenges posed by certain plants. October 30 2024 Johnny von Einem /newsroom/news/list/2024/10/30/your-gardening-advice-could-help-shape-gardening-practices /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/05/cracking-the-code-for-better-barley-and-more-of-it Researchers have for the first time identified several genes in barley that could eventually lead to larger yielding crops. July 06 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/07/05/cracking-the-code-for-better-barley-and-more-of-it /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/11/are-you-missing-out-on-the-super-benefits-of-chia-seeds Chia seeds are a popular superfood but consumers may not be getting the most benefit possible out of them. April 12 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/04/11/are-you-missing-out-on-the-super-benefits-of-chia-seeds /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement Scientists have for the first time constructed the reference genome for the source of the popular fibre supplement, psyllium husk, which could boost supplies of the versatile plant-derived product. February 15 2023 Jessica Stanley /newsroom/news/list/2023/02/14/new-discovery-to-bulk-up-gluten-free-fibre-supplement /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/03/research-centre-to-grow-space-food-expertise A new research centre, led by the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø, will focus international expertise on finding ways to provide the next generation of space explorers with nutritious foods, and the on-demand supply of materials and medicines. November 04 2022 Crispin Savage /newsroom/news/list/2022/11/03/research-centre-to-grow-space-food-expertise /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/26/ultra-fast-plant-enzyme-dynamics-leads-to-breakthroughs Researchers from the University of ÑÇÖÞ²ÊƱ¹ÙÍø have uncovered previously unknown properties in a plant enzyme that could lead to advances in cereal production, medical and pharmaceutical industries. September 26 2022 Lee Gaskin /newsroom/news/list/2022/09/26/ultra-fast-plant-enzyme-dynamics-leads-to-breakthroughs /newsroom/news/list/2022/06/14/plant-power-the-future-of-sustainability We know plants are powerful, but are they powerful enough to be the future of sustainability solutions? June 14 2022 Eleanor Danenberg /newsroom/news/list/2022/06/14/plant-power-the-future-of-sustainability /newsroom/news/list/2020/05/18/7-million-investment-to-unite-genomics-research-in-sa Research institutes across South Australia are combining their expertise and resources to establish a state-of-the-art centre for genomics in SA. The South Australian Genomics Centre will open its doors on 1 July 2020 thanks to an investment of more than $7 million, including $2 million from Bioplatforms Australia through the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. May 18 2020 Cathy Parker /newsroom/news/list/2020/05/18/7-million-investment-to-unite-genomics-research-in-sa