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Why does the Australian Wine 2030 Initiative exist?
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What does the Australian Wine 2030 Initiative cover?
How can the Australian Wine 2030 Initiative assist with research questions?
What’s happening in the Australian Wine 2030 Initiative?
Who else works with the Australian Wine 2030 Initiative?

Wine 2030 Research Network
School of Economics
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide SA 5005
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Phone : +61 8 8303 5672
Fax : +61 8 8223 1460

Production of Fungal Biomass Protein Using Microfungi from Winery Wastewater Treatment

The Australian wine industry produces a substantial quantity of wastes containing high levels of carbohydrate-rich organics, which are biodegradable and naturally rich in nutrients, making them ideal precursors for biomass protein production. The Water Environment Biotechnology Laboratory (WEBL) at the University of Adelaide is carrying out a project that aims to identify suitable fungal microorganisms to transform winery wastes into animal feed with high protein content. WEBL is led by Assoc. Prof. Bo Jin, and is affiliated with the Wastewater Research Unit of SA Water. It is carrying out ground-breaking research in water reuse and recycling, particularly in finding potentially valuable products in wastewater resources. To learn more listen to the podcast below of Mr Adrian Hunter describing the principles behind the process.

[Podcast - Listen to Adrian talking about his project]

Adrian also presented his project at Water Pitchfest 2008, a forum aimed at linking innovators and investors in the water sector. Click on the YouTube Video below to watch his presentation.