School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment news and events
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Portable biosensor could detect PFAS on site
Rapid test for “forever chemicals” removes need for specialist labs.
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Using AI to screen for crop disease
La Trobe University researchers are developing a new AI-powered approach to improve screening for crop disease resistance.
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AI tool puts people first, two new NHMRC grants
AI health tool among La Trobe projects awarded share of $3.9m grants.
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Record number of New Colombo Plan scholars
Ten recipients given valuable chance to continue studies overseas.
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Cell death discovery could aid cancer treatments
Research shows how dying cells are cleared from our bodies.
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Developing resistant barley varieties
A new study led by Research Assistant, Dani Wiles, and supervisor, Peter Dracatos, is tackling fungal disease in barley crops.
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Increasing crop yields with less fertiliser
New research opens opportunities to develop crops with high yield while using less fertilisers.
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Renowned scientist among world’s most highly cited
A researcher known for his acclaimed work transforming soil health and crop productivity globally has been named in the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list.
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La Trobe researcher’s talent recognised with DECRA
Dr Ibrahim Javed was awarded a DECRA
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Patch offers hope to save frog populations
Patch offers hope to save frog populations
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Transforming hydrocarbons
La Trobe researchers have discovered a new type of chemical that could change how we transform fossil fuels into useful products.
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Transforming hydrocarbons
La Trobe researchers have discovered a new type of chemical that could change how we transform fossil fuels into useful products.
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‘Broken’ genes key factor in marsupial fur colour
‘Broken’ genes a common factor in marsupial fur colour
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La Trobe academics secure $7m in ARC funding
Twelve La Trobe researchers have secured ARC Discovery Project grants.
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