Completed scholarships

Assessing the suitability of indigenous Cypriot grape varieties for Australia’s challenging and changing climate (WA Ph1703)

Genetic basis of salt exclusion in grapevine (WA Ph2009)

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Genetic structure, survival mechanisms and spread of grapevine downy mildew populations in Western Australian and Australian vineyards (GWR Ph1301)

Vines, Wines and Microbiomes: The impact of fungicides on the phyllosphere microbiome of grapevines used for winemaking (WA Ph2107)

The effect of rootstock and water stress on the reproductive performance of Vitis vinifera L. (GWR Ph0904)

The impact of modes of climate on vineyard performance in Australia (GWR Ph1401)

Microbial terroir: understanding the importance of the soil-borne microbial community to Australian terroir (AGW Ph1602)

Indicators of vine balance and their application to rapid estimation of yield and key crop parameters (GWR Ph1304)

Optimizing nitrogen use in cool climate vineyards to improve fruitset and maximise wine phenolics (GWR H1401)

Identification of genes involved in the levels of organic acids in Grape berries (GWR Ph1103)

The influence of grapevine balance and water status during berry maturation on internal carbohydrate dynamics and leaf function (GWR Ph1306)

Entomopathogenic fungi as potential biocontrol agents of grape phylloxera (GWR Ph1202)

Improving grapevine yield and wine quality through optimised vine nutrition and pruning (UA Ph1607)

Enhanced biological control of light brown apple moth in vineyards (GWR Ph1317)

Assessment of vineyard performance to predict wine quality (GWR M1301)

Characterisation of the microbiome associated with grapevines and evaluation of endophytic microorganisms as biological control agents of grapevine trunk disease pathogens (AGW Ph1606)

Early yield prediction: assessment of inflorescence primordia and primary bud necrosis (AGW H1502)

The Applications of UAV and Ground Digital Imagery Analysis for Monitoring Grapevine Canopy in Vineyard (AGW Ph1601)

The molecular epidemiology and control of grapevine pinot gris virus in Australian viticulture (WA Ph1907)

The biochemical response of grapevines to smoke exposure (GWR Ph1403)

Assessing berry senescence processes under warming conditions and how to ameliorate its negative effects (GWR Ph1205)

Evaluating native insectary plant species to boost beneficial arthropod populations in vineyards (GWR Ph1209)

A regional study of the effects of vineyard floor management on soil health, biodiversity and terroir expression (WA Ph1908)

Optimisation of an early harvest regime - Impact on grape and wine quality and content (GWR Ph1408)

The biological origin of rotundone in Vitis vinifera cv. Shiraz grapevine (GWR Ph1203)

Developing and assessing different cordon establishment techniques for long term vineyard management (WA Ph1806)

Isolation and characterisation of phytotoxins produced by the Botryosphaeriaceae and their role in grapevine trunk diseases (WA Ph1701)

Breaking the sugar flavour nexus: producing grapes with less sugar and more flavour (WA Ph1805)

The molecular diversity of viruses infecting Australian grapevines (WA Ph1706)

Comparison of soil, vine, and environmental metrics to optimise vineyard irrigation scheduling (WA Ph2007)

Chemical markers for authentication of Australian wine (WA Ph1909)

Understanding a key regulatory step in the auxin signalling pathway involved in the control of berry ripening (GWR1104)

Effects of the Plant Pathogen Pseudomonas syringae and Botrytis cinerea with the Grapevine Defence System (GWR Ph1109)

Molecular genetic control of grapevine bud fruitfulness (WA Ph1912)

Towards differential management to supply more fruit at desired price point (WA Ph1707)

Oxidative Activation of the Cell Cycle and its Role in Axillary Bud Development and Dormancy under Optimal and Stressed Conditions (GWR Ph1201)

Detection of grapevine virus diseases in Australian vineyards using remote sensing and machine learning techniques (WA Ph2008)

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Genetic mechanisms that underpin chloride and sodium exclusion in grapevine germplasm (AGW Ph1502)

Non-Saccharomyces yeasts in ethanol reduction and flavour enhancement - supplementary funding application (GWR Ph1407)

Comparative analysis of wine tannins in Pinot noir grapes (GWR Ph1107)

The effect of soil minerals on flavour and aroma compounds in Shiraz as an expression of terroir (AGW H1504)

Objective Measures of Sparkling Wine Quality (AGW Ph1508)

The biochemical pathways behind in H2S generation by yeast (GWR Ph1314)

Inoculated mixed culture fermentations for enhanced wine quality and reliable fermentation (GWR Ph1305)

Novel approaches to autolysis manipulation and improving efficiencies in sparkling wine production (WA Ph1705)

Isolation and characterisation of improved lactic acid bacteria strains for optimised malolactic fermentation performance (GWR Ph1308)

Development of quality assessment tools for Chardonnay in relation to grape and wine composition (GWR Ph1210)

Identification of yeast genes enabling efficient Oenological fermentation under nitrogen-limited conditions (GWR Ph1313)

Decoding the unique terroir of Australian wines using a multi-omics approach (AGW Ph1503)

Autonomous In-Vivo Determination of Maturity Parameters (AGW Ph1513)

Investigating Metal complexes in wine and their effect on sulfur species production (GWR Ph1402)

Bioprospecting the regional genetic diversity of Australian wine microbiota (WA Ph1501)

Identification and understanding of Saccharomyces and Oenococcus interactions in co-inoculated cultures for development of robust inoculation pairs in wine fermentation (AGW Ph1510)

Process control of objective wine quality parameters during fermentation using novel simulation models (AGW Ph1505)

Developing Botrytis cinerea as a potent non‐GM enzyme producer for the removal of haze‐forming proteins under normal winemaking conditions (AGW Ph1511)

Production of Lower Alcohol Wines (GWR Ph1406)

Optimising oak expression in wine through real-time flavour profiling of maturation products (GWR Ph1311)

Investigation of regional influences on varietal thiols concentrations in relation to the sensory properties of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines (AGW H1503)

Genomic insights into the nutrient utilisation and wine spoilage potential of Dekkera bruxellensis (GWR Ph1315)

How does tannin and anthocyanin in the grapes relate to wine quality? (GWR H1304)

Does the foliar application of silica affect vegetative growth, berry and wine quality, composition and sensory attributes when applied to Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon vines (GWR H1403)

Yeast strain construction using CRISPRCas9 using mediated gnome editing (WA Ph1603)

Identification of new precursors and factors affecting varietal thiols and their precursors in grapes and wines (WA Ph1803)

Impacts of viticultural conditions and juice composition on the oxidative and reductive development of wine (AGW Ph1509)

Use of membrane filtration technology to achieve protein stability in white wine (WA Ph1911)

Contribution of grape berry lipids to wine aroma (GWR Ph1006)

Comprehensive study of Australian Rosé wines: characterisation of chemical and sensory profiles (GWR Ph1307)

Characterising the distinctive flavours of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wines (WA Ph1804)

Bursting the Bubble: Understanding Australian Consumer Preferences for Sparkling Wine Styles (WA GWR Ph1309)

Understanding the sensory perception of 'body' in beer and wine (WA Ph1906)

Selective and deliberate use of winemaking supplements to modulate sensory properties of wine (GWR Ph1312)

Alternative technology to modify and measure wine astringency, taste and quality (AGW Ph1605)

Photocatalytic treatment of winery wastewater using Au clusters deposited mesoporous TiO2 (WA Ph2004)

Investigating consumers’ knowledge of and attitude towards different oak maturation regimes (GWR Ph1101)

Price elasticity and choice of wine across price tiers (GWR M1202)

Improved treatment of winery wastewater through a detailed microbial population analysis (IGWR Ph1316)

Deliberate use of oak-derived winemaking supplements to modulate the sensory properties of Shiraz wine (GWR H1402)

Environmental Management Accounting as a Medium for Improved Water Management in the Australian Wine Industry: An Empirical Analysis (GWR Ph1204)

A cross-cultural study of the impact of Australian wines of provenance and food pairings on the consumer gastronomic experience (AGW Ph1507)

Measuring physical availability (distribution network) of alcoholic beverages categories in light of localisation trends in globalised markets (GWR Ph1404)

Phycosol - A Novel and Integrated approach for sustainable Winery wastewater Treatment for enhancing Circular Economy(WA Ph2103)

Potential for natural flavour additives to improve the sensory properties and consumer acceptance of wine (GWR Ph1102)