Fire suppression

CSIRO scientists, as part of the Australian Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), are investigating the effectiveness of aerial suppression of bushfires. The project will provide information needed to shape national aerial firefighting strategies.

‘Green’ locust control a finalist in Sherman Eureka Prize for Environmental Research

Dr Richard Milner, a CSIRO Honorary Research Fellow, is a finalist in the Sherman Eureka Prize for Environmental Research. He was nominated for his research that developed the fungus, Metarhizium, as an environmentally friendly control for locusts.

The CSIRO Times: Beef Expo

The CSIRO Times, Beef Expo is a four-page special edition focussing on Rockhampton beef research, produced especially for Beef 2006.

Invertebrate systematics

Through the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC), CSIRO Entomology is helping ensure the preservation and sustainable use of Australian ecosystems.

CSIRO battles bugs in commodity trade

CSIRO is researching insect control and quality preservation of grain and stored durable products.

Evaluating the environmental benefits of managing invasive plants in natural ecosystems

CSIRO is carrying out a survey to determine the success of managing invasive plants within natural ecosystems with particular focus on Weeds of National Significance (WoNS).

Chemical testing helps woolgrowers meet tougher eco rules

All textile producers and processors must meet tough new standards if they want to do business in Europe. CSIRO’s internationally accredited chemical testing service is assisting the wool industry comply with Europe’s Eco-label requirements.
 

Australia-China research links strengthened

CSIRO and the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine (CAIQ) today (Tuesday 10 April) signed a Relationship Agreement to facilitate research in biosecurity and quarantine.

Monitoring termites and wood borers in the home

Termites and wood borer infestations can be difficult to manage. CSIRO has compiled this information to assist Australians in detecting and treating these pests.

Plants primed to destroy devastating wheat virus

Wheat plants with total immunity to the devastating Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV) could be a step closer due to the successful breeding of resistant species.

Bitou bush biological control

Bitou bush is an introduced weed and rated as the worst pest plant in the Australian coastal environment, restricting access to beaches and destroying native bushland. This project focused on biological control using several different insect species.

Biological control of Onopordum thistles in South-East Australia

CSIRO researchers have successfully released biological agents to attack Onopordum thistles that thrive in high fertility soils in south-east Australia.

Biological control of the Old World climbing fern in the USA

The USDA’s Australian Biological Control Laboratory is conducting biological control studies on Old World climbing fern, a native of the moist old world tropics and subtropics, which is a weed in the USA.

AAHL Regional Program

CSIRO Livestock Industries' Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is supporting Southeast Asian countries in their efforts to control and eradicate infectious animal diseases.

Dr Sameer Sharma: investigating strategies for development of effective and safe vaccines and immuno-contraceptives

Dr Sameer Sharma is currently working on development of effective and safe vaccines and immuno-contraceptives using protein and peptide based antigens; novel receptor-specific immunostimulants; and novel vaccine delivery systems.

Impact of the bridal creeper rust fungus

This one-page poster details the results of glasshouse and field experiment conducted to quantify the effects of the bridal creeper rust fungus Puccinia myrsiphylli.

Water and climate

This two-page information sheet outlines work being carried out by the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship to reduce the uncertainty of both water supply and demand in the face of climate change.

Invasive pests threaten Australia’s biodiversity

New research is targeting the pest species that cause environmental degradation in Australia, including weeds, mammals and invertebrates. New research is targeting the pest species that cause environmental degradation in Australia, including weeds, mammals and invertebrates.

Fire front characteristics

Learn about some common characteristics used by researchers to describe bushfires, and why they are important.

Parts of a fire

Bushfires have heading, backing and flanking fires. Each of these components of the overall bushfire has different characteristics.

Beware the enemy within

Evidence supporting Australia’s internal quarantine restrictions designed to stop the spread of insect pests, has been published in the respected scientific journal, Nature Communications.

Prestigious award for CSIRO cotton researchers

CSIRO researchers, Dr Danny Llewellyn, Dr Greg Constable and Dr Gary Fitt, have been presented with the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Clunies Ross Award for 2006.

Biological control of Australian native Casuarina species in the USA

Species of the Australian native, Casuarina, have become invasive weeds in parts of the USA and the search is on in Australia for potential biocontrol agents.

Integrated weed management

Integrated weed management (IWM) utilises a combination of complimentary practices such as grazing, herbicide application, land fallowing and biological control to help manage weeds.

Globe-trotting Black Rat genes reveal spread of humans and diseases

DNA of the common Black Rat has shed light on the ancient spread of rats, people and diseases around the globe.