Page 2 – Microbiomes

Investigating the microbial basis of population suppression in Australian plague locusts

Cases of Australian plague locust population suppression occurred despite extreme swarming conditions forecasted for the wet Australian summer. Investigations into cause of this population suppression could lead to novel ways to protect cereal crops from this pest species.

Crop stubble. Credit - Donna Senza Fiato

Crop residue microbiome

Investigating the microbial processes underpinning degradation of crop residues to improve soil fertility and limit carry-over of stubble-borne disease.

Blog post – The key to health could be in your gut.

Read about our cutting-edge science-backed research unlocking the secrets of the human gut microbiome for improved health benefits.

3-D computer simulations of the wave-like movement of the intestinal walls

Computer simulations of the physical properties of the human gut to predict their influence on the microbiome

Using 3-D simulation of the physical and biomechanical properties of the human gut to improve microbiome predictive modelling framework resulting in targeted interventions and better patient outcomes

Microbiome-intestinal organoid co-culture for improved gut health research.

The development of microbiome-intestinal organoid for improved understanding of human gut microbiome functions and identification of potential probiotic microbes in the human gut that could lead to health benefits.

Agricultural land fertilisation. Credit - Pascvii

Understanding the soil microbiome for the sustainable use of biosolids

The use of biosolids, the end product of wastewater treatment, as a fertiliser for crops forms a circular economy of nutrients between humans, the soil and our food. By understanding the microbiome, researchers aim to enhance the benefits of biosolids and ameliorate the impacts of pollutants.

Publication alert – Growing soil organic carbon in dryland agricultural systems

The understanding of plant–microbe interactions can enable the growth of soil organic carbon, an important factor of soil fertility, in dryland agricultural systems, where it can be limiting.

Bioelectrochemical stimulation for the degrading of PFAS in the environment.

Applying bioelectrochemical systems to encourage microbes to biodegrade PFAS in the environment.

Podcast – the impact of the soil microbiome on Australian agricultural crops.

Dr Lachlan Dow sits down with the team from the farm advice podcast to discuss the impact of soil microbiomes on agricultural crops.

Predictive modelling: Human gut microbiome resilience after antibiotic stress

Modelling the impacts of antibiotics in order to predict and prevent the harmful side effects on the human gut microbiome.