Fireweed is one of eastern Australia’s worst invasive species, and scientists are asking landholders for on-the-ground information about where it is growing and how they deal with it.
17 January 2020An international coconut forum in Cairns later this month will explore the potential of coconut oil as “biofuel” for isolated South Pacific islands and seek commercial backing to establish a tourist theme park.
11 November 2005Scientists from The University of Queensland (UQ) have received a million dollar grant to set up the state’s first-ever “seed bank” for arid zone native plants.
23 November 2004Researchers at The University of Queensland are investigating how fire and smoke stimulates the growth of both native and exotic weeds.
8 March 2001The University of Queensland has honoured seven of its academics for outstanding teaching and research supervision, with grants of $10, 000 each.
21 November 2000Researchers and students at the University of Queensland are being given a unique insight into the micro-world of plants and insects thanks to the latest in computer technology.
28 July 1998At least seven weed species have evolved resistance to at least one of three of the most commonly used herbicide groups in Queensland's wheat and sorghum industry, according to a University of Queensland study.
15 June 1998
