Curtin University of Technology has appointed leading agricultural researcher Professor Richard Oliver to its School of Agriculture and Environment.<\/p>\n
He said he looked forward to joining Curtin and adding to the University\u2019s strong agricultural focus.<\/p>\n
\u201cI plan to continue with my research, which is aimed at providing real benefits to the agricultural industry and rural communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
One of Professor Oliver\u2019s most successful research projects has helped to reduce the impact of two of Australia\u2019s most important wheat diseases.<\/p>\n
\u201cFungal infections cause millions of dollars in losses in broad acre agriculture throughout Australia each year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a result of the research of my group and collaborators, we now have a good understanding of how the fungi that cause Stagonospora nodorum blotch and tan spot interacts with wheat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has allowed us to provide wheat breeders with precise tools to select more resistant cultivars.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtin\u2019s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Science and Engineering, Professor Andris Stelbovics, said Professor Oliver\u2019s appointment as Professor of Agriculture reaffirms Curtin\u2019s commitment to world-leading agricultural research and education.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very pleased to have Professor Oliver come on board and look forward to him sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with our students,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessor Oliver will help the University continue its strong history of providing the agricultural industry with high quality graduates and research outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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