CSIRO at the Waite Precinct, Urrbrae, in Adelaide, South Australia, undertakes a range of research in land and water management, sustainable farming systems, precision agriculture, plant science and mathematics and statistics. CSIRO is also part of the Wine Innovation Cluster.
Six CSIRO divisions are represented at the Waite Precinct in Adelaide, South Australia - Australia's leading research, education and commercialisation cluster. They are:
Land and water management
Our researchers support the development of innovative solutions to Australia's land and water management challenges.
Major research areas based in Adelaide include:
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hydrology
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environmental observation and landscape science
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environmental biogeochemistry
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catchment and aquatic systems
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urban and industrial water.
Plant science
CSIRO plant science in Adelaide aims to improve the performance of horticultural crops in the production, processing and marketing chain by using improved genetic material from molecular and conventional breeding, and by generating better plant management techniques.
An important focus is research for the Australian grape and wine industry, targeting areas involving:
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quality characteristics such as berry colour and flavour
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production characteristics such as disease control, flowering and fruit set
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sustainability issues such as water and nutrient use.
Research into grape and wine flavour and aroma is also under way as part of the Food Futures Flagship.
CSIRO is also part of the Wine Innovarion Cluster, a group of research agencies aiming to improve wine science and to make viticulture more sustainable and more suited to our changing climate.
Sustainable farming systems
CSIRO soil microbiological research aims to develop sustainable management practices to improve beneficial soil microbial function, actively promote root growth and nutrient uptake, and control soil-borne diseases.
CSIRO utilises molecular, ecological and biochemical approaches to define the dynamics and interactions of these key functional groups within the rhizosphere. This is providing novel information on how to improve management of beneficial microbial activity in agricultural and natural plant production systems.
Sustainable farming systems research based in Adelaide also includes precision viticulture, and dryland production.
Mathematics and statistics
CSIRO mathematicians and statisticians at Urrbrae are involved in:
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managing risk for the finance industry
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designing ophthalmic lenses
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discovering early biomarkers of diseases like colorectal cancer
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protecting Australian agricultural industries from the impact of pests and diseases
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identifying drivers of wine quality to support sustainable viticulture.
Mineralogy
CSIRO plays a key role in both International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Australian Standards development for the international iron ore trade.
Testing and services
CSIRO in Adelaide provides access to state-of-the-art soil, plant and water testing and analytical services and facilities. Find out more information on Testing and analytical services: CSIRO Land and Water.
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