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Carolyn Blomley

The fungal endophytes of Theobroma cacao.

My project aims to investigate the ecology of fungal endophytes on cocoa (Theobroma cacao) in Australia and Papua New Guinea and to test the hypothesis that commonly isolated endophytes can protect their host plant from disease. I am testing whether endophyte mediated protection occurs more broadly and can be used to control disease caused by Phytophthora palmivora in PNG. To do this I have undertaken endophyte surveys in three regions of PNG and in Northern Australia. Commonly isolated endophyte species are then screened in the laboratory for the ability to reduce the growth of the pathogen before conducting seedling trials.

Ichsani Wheeler

The auditability of soil carbon at the farm scale

My research topic aims to devise an efficient method for analysing soil carbon and provide a scheme for measuring and monitoring of soil carbon storage at the farm scale. A refined auditing system can be developed by using a design-based approach on existing data combined with annual soil sampling of different soil types and production systems. This will enable the participation of agriculture in the carbon economy as a supplier of carbon credits and contribute to the function of cap-and-trade systems, and also provide support for improved land management by adding value to ecosystem services.

Adrienne Ryan

The ecological impact of dust emitted from Cowal Gold Mine (CGM).

I aim to determine the likely provenance of an aeolian component in the topsoil surrounding Cowal Gold Mine (CGM); and to assess the current and future ecological impact of these aeolian materials. Findings from this work may potentially benefit the ecosystem surrounding CGM, and those ecosystems adjoining mines elsewhere in regional Australia. Ideally this work will contribute towards the generation of appropriate EIL’s for soil in rural and ecologically sensitive areas.

Samual Player

Reconstructing the Angkorian Channel Network

I am working on an ancient water management system at Angkor, Cambodia. In the 1950's it was proposed that mismanagement of the water resource supplied by irrigation channels resulting in reduction in the required rice production. My research is essentially trying to demonstrate whether this hypothesis holds any water. Using the sediment distribution and cross-sectional dimensions of the channels in hydrological models I am solving an archeological problem, plus providing a benchmark to compare contemporary concepts of 'sustainability'.

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