Research - Current Projects

Current projects also involve the following research projects:

Development of heterogeneous photocatalytic water purification technology for re-use and recycling of storm/waste-water
An experimental and computational investigation of performance of a new stormwater quality improvement device: Green Gully Assessment of sustainability of community forestry in Nepal
Effect of vermicast (vermiculture effluent) on the yield and uptake of nutrients in hydroponically grown plants for commercially adopted NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) systems
Practical aspects of oxygation
Native ground cover species for revegetation under high voltage powerlines in Queensland
Biodiesel potential of Beauty leaf tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Phytoremediation of arsenic contaminated site using arsenic hyperaccumulating plants
Development and evaluation of a solar photocatalytic disinfection (SPCD) apparatus for treatment of aquaculture systems
Extension of the use of the KEWT system, including filtration
Eucalypt woodland stand structure: effect of management practices
Plant salinity tolerance mechanisms and the effects of sub-surface aeration on growth, water use efficiencies and salinity tolerance
Autoecological role of steviol glycosides in Stevia rebandiana
A study of microfungi in Rockhampton reticulated water
Compost teas: their biology and activity
A study of the Dee River system, to explore the utilisation of fish parasites as bio-indicators of freshwater pollution, and an evaluation of the abilities of plants in the phytoremediation of heavy metals
Aspects of oxygation
Phytoremediation of landfill sites Non-invasive technologies for the assessment of fruit internal quality
Green roof-tops and self sufficient food production
Evaluation bio-diesel potential of Australian native plants
Studies on multigation under controlled conditions
Aeration of irrigation water for improvements in pineapple crop health and yield
Benefits of oxygation, Aeration of sub-surface drip irrigation
Field aspects of multigation - fertigation and oxygation
NIR - HAL Sensing Technology
A study of microfungi in Rockhampton reticulated water
Technology Training Program to Improve Calypso Mango Eating Quality
Nutrient management of Asian vegetables
Solar Powered Nano-Sensors
Optimising delivery and benefits of aerated irrigation water
Optimising soil moisture concentration
Further development of the Stevia natural sweetener industry
Greenwaste feasibility study
Environmental studies - in mangroves and pyrolysis of biomass for bio-oils.
Screening of tomato germplasm for drought tolerance and high lycopene content.

Past Research Projects

Autecology of Cassia brewsteri.Characterisation of the molecular phytopathology of phytoplasmas;
Ecophysiology of the flora of serpentinate habitats;
Epidemiology of papaya dieback disorder;
Erosion control and reafforestation in vegetable-based production systems in Mindanao, Philippines;
Erosion control on Queensland railway embankments;
Establishment of drier zone rainforest tree species for farm forestry;
Establishment of native plant seedbank and database for Central Queensland;
Farming systems approach to sustainable grain production in Central Queensland;
High temperature fruit set in tomato;
In vitro culture of rare, endangered and protected native species;
In vitro propagation of mangroves;
Irrigation on nutrition requirements of tropical navy bean;
Legume nodule physiology;
Natural products from Australian native plants eg essential oils and gums;
Onsite decentralised wastewater treatment reuse;
Physiology and agronomy of bamboo shoot production in Queensland and Northern Territories;
Production and marketing strategies for Chinese water chestnut and other aquatic Asian vegetables;
Revegetation of disturbed mangrove habitats;
Selection of plants and agronomical treatments for revegetation of nickel tailings;
Simple non-circulating hydroponics;
Technical basis for emergence of Central Queensland as a significant exporter of traditional (e.g. onions) and new (e.g. leafy) vegetables to Asia;
Use of soil profiles of 13C abundance to infer floristic change.