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We deliver profitable, sustainable and resilient agricultural and bioeconomy technologies and systems.
The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy brings together QUT's expertise in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts.
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How can we help farmers grow more food using less resources? How do we make our agricultural systems more resistant to climate change? Can agricultural waste be processed into valuable, renewable products? These are some of the research questions being investigated by the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy.
Better crops for all
We're helping to feed the world by developing more resilient and nutritious tropical crops such as bananas, sugarcane, chickpeas, mungbeans, pigeonpeas, rice, sweet sorghum and tropical fruits for Australia, Africa and South-East Asia.
Creating a greener future
Our research is discovering innovative ways to manufacture renewable high-value fuels, chemicals, animal feeds and other bioproducts from agricultural wastes.
We're generating knowledge and solutions to make Australia's farms more sustainable and profitable, improving productivity and biodiversity through better management of crops, soil, water and energy.
Our research programs bring together an inclusive, multidisciplinary and outwardly-focused group of researchers with the capacity to deliver real-world solutions for our planet, our partners and our community.
Sustainable agroecosystems
We specialise in the integrated study of soils, plants and the atmosphere for profitable and environmentally sustainable food and fibre production.
Banana biotechnology
We are a world leader in banana biotechnology working to develop bananas with disease resistance and improved nutrition.
Crop and biofactory plant genomics
We sequence, edit and study the genomes and epigenomes of a wide range of plant species.
Industrial and synthetic biotechnology
We develop agricultural and industrial processes and products that are better for consumers, the environment and the economy.
We develop agricultural commodities, by-products and waste streams into value-added products.
Our future leaders program provides collaborative support and opportunities for early and mid-career researchers in agriculture and the bioeconomy.
Agrifood systems
We conduct research in food security, waste and governance, and develop technologies and processes for sustainable food systems.
Supported by the Institute for Future Environments, the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy has access to a wide range of world-class research facilities to support research, teaching and learning and enable real-world results.
The Central Analytical Research Facility provides specialist equipment and expert scientists to help you carry out analytical research.
The Biorefining Research Facility develops innovative products and processes to build a sustainable and profitable biorefining industry in Australia.
The Samford Ecological Research Facility is a living laboratory for ecological research and educational experiences for researchers, students and visitors.
The Research Engineering Facility provides cutting-edge research engineering and technology services including drones, aviation, robotics and autonomous systems.
Professor Sagadevan Mundree
Centre Director
Biochemistry and cell biology, agricultural biotechnology, industrial biotechnology.
Professor Ian O'Hara
Deputy Centre Director
Chemical engineering, industrial biotechnology.
Plants may help fight COVID-19
An international team of scientists, led by QUT researchers, may help in producing large amounts of vaccine in the fight against COVID-19.
Ancient Australian plant may help in production of COVID-19 vaccine
Biorefinery products
QUT's research into turning sugarcane and cotton by-products into high-value products received a major boost with funding of phase two of the Biorefineries for Profit project.
Funding boost to commercialise biorefinery products
BIO World Congress
QUT partnered with the Queensland Government, Life Sciences Queensland and the University of Queensland to showcase the state's biotechnology expertise at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in 2019.
QUT celebrates 10 years as part of the BIO World Congress
Wastes to profits
QUT leads research on a $14 million national project which aims to catapult Australia's growing bioproducts industry while advancing the war on waste.
Livestock wastes to fuel Australian bioproducts industry
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