Waite Science
Waite researchers are active in a wide range of agricultural, wine and food-related disciplines:
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Nutritious and plentiful food starts with soil and water. The Waite brings together researchers in soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, hydrology and water management. |
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From the molecular level through to agricultural production systems, Waite researchers are working to increase plant productivity. Waite researchers work in the areas of genomics, physiology, nutrition, breeding, pathology, pest management, agronomy and horticulture. |
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Waite researchers are world-leading in the areas of wine chemistry, wine microbiology and microbial biotechnology, oenology (wine making) and the evaluation of wine quality. |
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Food and human nutrition research at the Waite is based on understanding the biochemistry of nutrients in food and their roles and actions in human nutrition and health, post-harvest food quality and food safety. |
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To investigate food supply chains, researchers at the Waite work within areas such as agricultural economics, marketing, consumer perceptions and agriculture and food policy. |
