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Unravelling inulin molecules in food sources using a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization magnetic resonance mass spectrometry (MALDI-MRMS) pipeline Inulin, a polysaccharide characterized by a β-2,1 fructosyl-fructose structure terminating in a glucosyl moiety, is naturally present in plant roots and tubers. Current methods provide average degrees of polymerization (DP) but lack information on the distribution and absolute concentration of each DP. To address this limitation, a reproducible (CV < 10 %) high throughput (<2… Authors: Jeremy Nicholson, Ruey-Leng Loo, Sung-Tong Chin, Berin A. Boughton, Melvin C.L. Gay, Alyce C. Russell, Yimin Wang, Vimalnath Nambiar, Mark P. McHenry, Elaine Holmes, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Ruey Leng Loo Publisher: Food Research International May, 2025 Paper	Inulin, a polysaccharide characterized by a β-2,1 fructosyl-fructose structure terminating in a glucosyl moiety, is naturally present in plant roots and tubers. Current methods provide average degrees of polymerization (DP) but lack information on the distribution and absolute concentration of each DP. To address this limitation, a reproducible (CV < 10 %) high throughput (<2…	Unravelling inulin molecules in food sources using a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization magnetic resonance mass spectrometry (MALDI-MRMS) pipeline Jeremy Nicholson, Ruey-Leng Loo, Sung-Tong Chin, Berin A. Boughton, Melvin C.L. Gay, Alyce C. Russell, Yimin Wang, Vimalnath Nambiar, Mark P. McHenry, Elaine Holmes, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Ruey Leng Loo
Plant pathogens, microbiomes, and soil health Healthy soil is vital for ecosystem sustainability and global food security. However, anthropogenic activities that promote intensive agriculture, landscape and biodiversity homogenization, and climate change disrupt soil health. The soil microbiome is a critical component of healthy soils, and increasing evidence suggests that soils with low diversity or homogenized microbial systems are more susceptible to… Authors: Brajesh Singh, Brajesh K. Singh, Gaofei Jiang, Zhong Wei, Tadeo Saez Sandino, Min Gao, Hongwei Liu, Chao Xiong. Publisher: Trends in Microbiology April, 2025 Paper	Healthy soil is vital for ecosystem sustainability and global food security. However, anthropogenic activities that promote intensive agriculture, landscape and biodiversity homogenization, and climate change disrupt soil health. The soil microbiome is a critical component of healthy soils, and increasing evidence suggests that soils with low diversity or homogenized microbial systems are more susceptible to…	Plant pathogens, microbiomes, and soil health Brajesh Singh, Brajesh K. Singh, Gaofei Jiang, Zhong Wei, Tadeo Saez Sandino, Min Gao, Hongwei Liu, Chao Xiong.
Optimised fertigation improves yield and quality of cucumbers for resource efficiency and economic return in high-tech greenhouses In this paper, the research team highlighted the potential benefits of maintained fertigation impacting productivity and quality of greenhouse cucumber varieties, identifying differential expression of key potassium transporter genes, linking fertigation management to plant responses. Authors: Sonali, Jing He, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Fatemeh Rasouli, Lihua Li, Jayakumar Bose, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, David T. Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research April, 2025 Paper	In this paper, the research team highlighted the potential benefits of maintained fertigation impacting productivity and quality of greenhouse cucumber varieties, identifying differential expression of key potassium transporter genes, linking fertigation management to plant responses.
Quality and safety of fresh Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) maintained by bubbling plasma-activated air This paper highlights an exciting outcome on the potential of Cold Plasma technology for preserving fresh Spirulina. This breakthrough offers a promising alternative to traditional dried Spirulina products, making fresh Spirulina more accessible. Authors: Odgerel Bumandalai, Kirsty L. Bayliss, Navid R. Moheimani Publisher: Algal Research April, 2025 Paper	This paper highlights an exciting outcome on the potential of Cold Plasma technology for preserving fresh Spirulina. This breakthrough offers a promising alternative to traditional dried Spirulina products, making fresh Spirulina more accessible.
Sonic-induced cellular vibrations unzip intertwined anther cone trichomes to trigger floral self-pollination and boost tomato fruit size In a Future Food Systems project with funding partner Perfection Fresh Australia, led by Western Sydney University, researchers have developed an acoustic-induced pollination solution for protected cropping that uses inexpensive precision photoacoustic technology to enhance horticultural tomato crop production, supporting sustainable production and breakthroughs in pathogen control. Authors: Sidra Anwar, Happy, Angus Dingley, Thailammai Vinoth, Weiguang Liang, Brian M Sindel, Laurel George, Chun H Wang, Christopher I Cazzonelli Publisher: Horticulture Research, Volume 12, Issue 6, June 2025 April, 2025 Paper	In a Future Food Systems project with funding partner Perfection Fresh Australia, led by Western Sydney University, researchers have developed an acoustic-induced pollination solution for protected cropping that uses inexpensive precision photoacoustic technology to enhance horticultural tomato crop production, supporting sustainable production and breakthroughs in pathogen control.	Sonic-induced cellular vibrations unzip intertwined anther cone trichomes to trigger floral self-pollination and boost tomato fruit size Sidra Anwar, Happy, Angus Dingley, Thailammai Vinoth, Weiguang Liang, Brian M Sindel, Laurel George, Chun H Wang, Christopher I Cazzonelli
Optimal energy-efficient shade screen and ventilation control settings for a greenhouse covered with light-altering films Explore the latest findings from an Future Food Systems-supported collaborative project between Western Sydney University, LLEAF and Hort Innovation, focused on optimising glasshouse energy management by investigating energy consumption under different shading, light-altering, and ventilation conditions. Authors: Sachin Gorakshnath Chavan, Premaratne Samaranayake, Yi-Chen Lan, Chelsea Maier, Weiguang Liang, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T. Tissue April, 2025 Paper	Explore the latest findings from an Future Food Systems-supported collaborative project between Western Sydney University, LLEAF and Hort Innovation, focused on optimising glasshouse energy management by investigating energy consumption under different shading, light-altering, and ventilation conditions.	Optimal energy-efficient shade screen and ventilation control settings for a greenhouse covered with light-altering films Sachin Gorakshnath Chavan, Premaratne Samaranayake, Yi-Chen Lan, Chelsea Maier, Weiguang Liang, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T. Tissue
Enhancing volatile retention and storage stability for encapsulated raspberry flavour powder In this study, the research team of Miranda Yang, Dr Yong Wang, Dr Qianyu Ye, Brad Baker and Professor Cordelia Selomulya, investigate the effect of flavour solvents and surfactants on the encapsulation of raspberry flavour by spray drying and the subsequent storage stability. Authors: Dike Yang, Yong Wang, Qianyu Ye, Brad Baker, Cordelia Selomulya Publisher: Food Chemistry April, 2025 Paper	In this study, the research team of Miranda Yang, Dr Yong Wang, Dr Qianyu Ye, Brad Baker and Professor Cordelia Selomulya, investigate the effect of flavour solvents and surfactants on the encapsulation of raspberry flavour by spray drying and the subsequent storage stability.
Advances in molecular genetics have increased knowledge of Tuber species’ life cycle and population genetic structure, indicating ways to improve yield In this review, the ‘Truffle Cultivation for Industry Expansion’ project team explore how molecular techniques can improve truffle orchard management, from assessing mycorrhization to identifying contaminant fungi and bacteria. A deeper understanding of the truffle lifecycle is key to successful farming, and this paper highlights critical knowledge gaps, helping both researchers and farmers make informed decisions for better yields in less time Authors: Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi, William A. Dunstan, Giles E. St. J. Hardy, Jen McComb, Mark P. McHenry, Alessandra Zambonelli & Treena I. Burgess Publisher: Mycorrhiza April, 2025 Paper	In this review, the ‘Truffle Cultivation for Industry Expansion’ project team explore how molecular techniques can improve truffle orchard management, from assessing mycorrhization to identifying contaminant fungi and bacteria. A deeper understanding of the truffle lifecycle is key to successful farming, and this paper highlights critical knowledge gaps, helping both researchers and farmers make informed decisions for better yields in less time
Optimal energy-efficient shade screen and ventilation control settings for a greenhouse covered with light-altering films Energy management in protected cropping is imperative to sustainably produce food. Optimal energy consumption in a protected cropping facility strongly depends on infrastructure control settings and meteorological conditions. This study aimed to optimise glasshouse energy management by investigating energy consumption under different shading, light-altering and ventilation conditions. Authors: Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Sachin Chavan, Premaratne Samaranayake, Yi-Chen Lan, Chelsea Maier, Weiguang Liang , Christopher I Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T. Tissue Publisher: Frontiers in Energy Research March, 2025 Paper	Energy management in protected cropping is imperative to sustainably produce food. Optimal energy consumption in a protected cropping facility strongly depends on infrastructure control settings and meteorological conditions. This study aimed to optimise glasshouse energy management by investigating energy consumption under different shading, light-altering and ventilation conditions.	Optimal energy-efficient shade screen and ventilation control settings for a greenhouse covered with light-altering films Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Sachin Chavan, Premaratne Samaranayake, Yi-Chen Lan, Chelsea Maier, Weiguang Liang , Christopher I Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T. Tissue
Analyzing the Risk of Short-Term Losses in Free-Range Egg Production Using Commercial Data The main purpose of this study was to investigate the risk of short-term free-range egg production losses using data derived from a combination of sensing technologies and management activities. Authors: Yusuf Adewale Adejola, Terence Zimazile Sibanda, Isabelle Ruhnke, Johan Boshoff, Saluna Pokhrel and Mitchell Welch Publisher: Agriculture March, 2025 Paper	The main purpose of this study was to investigate the risk of short-term free-range egg production losses using data derived from a combination of sensing technologies and management activities.
The Australian truffle industry: History, challenges and opportunities Tuber melanosporum was first harvested in Australia in 1999, and exports began in 2007. Australia is now the world’s fourth-largest truffle producer. The main challenges Australian producers face are climate change, obtaining well-mycorrhized seedlings with no contaminants, and preventing entry of the contaminant species T. indicum and T. maculatum to Australia and T. brumale from… Authors: Mahesh Galappaththi, Mahesh C.A. Galappaththi, Jen McComb, Sarah J. Sapsford, Giles E. St J. Hardy, Treena I. Burgess Publisher: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research March, 2025 Paper	Tuber melanosporum was first harvested in Australia in 1999, and exports began in 2007. Australia is now the world’s fourth-largest truffle producer. The main challenges Australian producers face are climate change, obtaining well-mycorrhized seedlings with no contaminants, and preventing entry of the contaminant species T. indicum and T. maculatum to Australia and T. brumale from…	The Australian truffle industry: History, challenges and opportunities Mahesh Galappaththi, Mahesh C.A. Galappaththi, Jen McComb, Sarah J. Sapsford, Giles E. St J. Hardy, Treena I. Burgess
Banana Peels: A Genuine Waste or a Wonderful Opportunity? Banana is the second-highest fruit produced in the world and is a staple food for over 400 million people. Only 40% of the crop is utilised, leading to 114 million tonnes of banana waste annually. Banana peel constitutes about ~40% of the whole fruit, and it is considered a domestic and food industry waste. It… Authors: Mursleen Yasin, Sunil Panchal, Yasin, Mursleen, Shreya Gangan, and Sunil K. Panchal Publisher: Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences March, 2025 Paper	Banana is the second-highest fruit produced in the world and is a staple food for over 400 million people. Only 40% of the crop is utilised, leading to 114 million tonnes of banana waste annually. Banana peel constitutes about ~40% of the whole fruit, and it is considered a domestic and food industry waste. It…	Banana Peels: A Genuine Waste or a Wonderful Opportunity? Mursleen Yasin, Sunil Panchal, Yasin, Mursleen, Shreya Gangan, and Sunil K. Panchal
Spi-VSTL: Image data collection platform using off-the shelf hardware for vertically supported crops in state-of-the-art glasshouses Horticulture crop growers are moving from conventional to protected crops, aiming for quality food production utilising fewer resources. Skilled labour for monitoring and maintaining crops in these compact environments has been identified as a major cost and can be reduced using automated image-based crop monitoring. There is a range of protected cropping infrastructures targeting different… Authors: Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Namal Jayasuriya, Malith Weerasekara, Oula Ghannoum, Yi Guo, Wen Hu Publisher: HardwareX March, 2025 Paper	Horticulture crop growers are moving from conventional to protected crops, aiming for quality food production utilising fewer resources. Skilled labour for monitoring and maintaining crops in these compact environments has been identified as a major cost and can be reduced using automated image-based crop monitoring. There is a range of protected cropping infrastructures targeting different…	Spi-VSTL: Image data collection platform using off-the shelf hardware for vertically supported crops in state-of-the-art glasshouses Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Namal Jayasuriya, Malith Weerasekara, Oula Ghannoum, Yi Guo, Wen Hu
Strengthening consumer trust in beef supply chain traceability with a blockchain-based human machine reconcile mechanism This study aimed to strengthen trust in the cross-border beef supply chain between Australia and China from a consumer perspective based on a blockchain-based supply chain implementation. Using a design science approach, this study’s initial prototype was developed to strength consumer trust. The study was conducted in partnership with Australian agricultural producers and processors, and… Authors: Shoufeng Cao, Warwick Powell, Marcus Foth, Valeri Natanelov, Thomas Miller, Uwe Dulleck Publisher: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture January, 2025 Paper	This study aimed to strengthen trust in the cross-border beef supply chain between Australia and China from a consumer perspective based on a blockchain-based supply chain implementation. Using a design science approach, this study’s initial prototype was developed to strength consumer trust. The study was conducted in partnership with Australian agricultural producers and processors, and…	Strengthening consumer trust in beef supply chain traceability with a blockchain-based human machine reconcile mechanism Shoufeng Cao, Warwick Powell, Marcus Foth, Valeri Natanelov, Thomas Miller, Uwe Dulleck
Advances in molecular genetics have increased knowledge of Tuber species’ life cycle and population genetic structure, indicating ways to improve yield Truffles are possibly the only high-value cultivated organisms for which some aspects of the habit and life cycle have only recently been elucidated or remain unknown. Molecular techniques have helped explain the biological basis for some traditional empirical management techniques, such as inoculating soil with ascospores to improve yield, and have enhanced the detection of… Authors: Mahesh Galappaththi, Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi, William A. Dunstan, Giles E. St. J. Hardy, Jen McComb, Mark P. McHenry, Alessandra Zambonelli & Treena I. Burgess Publisher: Mycorrhiza December, 2024 Paper	Truffles are possibly the only high-value cultivated organisms for which some aspects of the habit and life cycle have only recently been elucidated or remain unknown. Molecular techniques have helped explain the biological basis for some traditional empirical management techniques, such as inoculating soil with ascospores to improve yield, and have enhanced the detection of…	Advances in molecular genetics have increased knowledge of Tuber species’ life cycle and population genetic structure, indicating ways to improve yield Mahesh Galappaththi, Mahesh C. A. Galappaththi, William A. Dunstan, Giles E. St. J. Hardy, Jen McComb, Mark P. McHenry, Alessandra Zambonelli & Treena I. Burgess
Compliance and composition of herbal weight loss supplements and in vitro analysis of their safety using 1H NMR spectroscopy Herbal weight loss supplements (WLS) have become increasingly popular in recent years, however there is limited evidence to support their use. Regulation of herbal supplements by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is typically via a trust-based system, raising concerns for product composition, safety and overall quality. A growing number of these products have been implicated… Authors: Emily C Davies Publisher: Murdoch University December, 2024 Paper	Herbal weight loss supplements (WLS) have become increasingly popular in recent years, however there is limited evidence to support their use. Regulation of herbal supplements by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is typically via a trust-based system, raising concerns for product composition, safety and overall quality. A growing number of these products have been implicated…	Compliance and composition of herbal weight loss supplements and in vitro analysis of their safety using 1H NMR spectroscopy Emily C Davies
Understanding urban food systems: A spatial and temporal analysis in Sydney, Australia As food is a daily necessity for people, research on urban food systems, targeting urban food-related social issues and highlighting the importance of urban food policies, has increased. Past research has focused on food policies that target various food-related problems in urban areas, such as affordable food, food access equality and other food security related… Authors: Kezia Yi Ya Hsu, Hoon Han, Yi-Ya Hsu, Hoon Han Publisher: Cities December, 2024 Paper	As food is a daily necessity for people, research on urban food systems, targeting urban food-related social issues and highlighting the importance of urban food policies, has increased. Past research has focused on food policies that target various food-related problems in urban areas, such as affordable food, food access equality and other food security related…	Understanding urban food systems: A spatial and temporal analysis in Sydney, Australia Kezia Yi Ya Hsu, Hoon Han, Yi-Ya Hsu, Hoon Han
A glasshouse light blocking film impacts Capsicum mesophyll ionic homeostasis and stomatal dynamics through altering light conditions The use of light-blocking film (LBF) is a promising strategy to reduce energy consumption in high-tech glasshouses. However, it also reduces specific light spectra which affect the physiological responses of plants. The LBF reduces 8–25% of canopy-level photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) while targeting a reduction in biologically irrelevant heat-generating light. Here, we investigated the mesophyll… Authors: Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Chenchen Zhao, Sachin Chavan, Rebecca K. Vandegeer, Abu Bakar Siddique, Chelsea Maier, Weiguang Liang, Meixue Zhou, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Oula Ghannoum, Zhong-Hua Chen & David T. Tissue Publisher: Plant Growth Regulation November, 2024 Paper	The use of light-blocking film (LBF) is a promising strategy to reduce energy consumption in high-tech glasshouses. However, it also reduces specific light spectra which affect the physiological responses of plants. The LBF reduces 8–25% of canopy-level photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) while targeting a reduction in biologically irrelevant heat-generating light. Here, we investigated the mesophyll…	A glasshouse light blocking film impacts Capsicum mesophyll ionic homeostasis and stomatal dynamics through altering light conditions Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Chenchen Zhao, Sachin Chavan, Rebecca K. Vandegeer, Abu Bakar Siddique, Chelsea Maier, Weiguang Liang, Meixue Zhou, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Oula Ghannoum, Zhong-Hua Chen & David T. Tissue
Energy and fertigation consumption and economic viability of a light blocking film in greenhouse lettuce production High-technology greenhouses offer a promising avenue for enhancing global food security, yet their high operational energy costs, associated with cooling, remain a significant barrier to extensive utilisation in crop production, particularly in warm regions. This study evaluates the impact of Light Blocking Film (LBF) and different cooling technologies on lettuce production in high-technology greenhouses in… Authors: Terry Lin, David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Jing He, Terry Lin, Weiguang Liang, Sachin Chavan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Mark Goldsworthy, David Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: Journal of Cleaner Production November, 2024 Paper	High-technology greenhouses offer a promising avenue for enhancing global food security, yet their high operational energy costs, associated with cooling, remain a significant barrier to extensive utilisation in crop production, particularly in warm regions. This study evaluates the impact of Light Blocking Film (LBF) and different cooling technologies on lettuce production in high-technology greenhouses in…	Energy and fertigation consumption and economic viability of a light blocking film in greenhouse lettuce production Terry Lin, David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Jing He, Terry Lin, Weiguang Liang, Sachin Chavan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Mark Goldsworthy, David Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen
Trans-Governance and Food Systems (Tr-GaF) for food policy integration: A case study of the Australian food policy landscape This paper presents the Trans-Governance and Food Systems (Tr-GaF) framework for food policy integration developed to evaluate the Australian food policy landscape. Authors: Lijun Summerhayes, Douglas Baker Publisher: Science Direct October, 2024 Paper	This paper presents the Trans-Governance and Food Systems (Tr-GaF) framework for food policy integration developed to evaluate the Australian food policy landscape.	Trans-Governance and Food Systems (Tr-GaF) for food policy integration: A case study of the Australian food policy landscape Lijun Summerhayes, Douglas Baker
Leafeon: Towards Accurate, Robust and Low-cost Leaf Water Content Sensing Using mmWave Radar Plant sensing plays an important role in modern smart agriculture and the farming industry. Remote radio sensing allows for monitoring essential indicators of plant health, such as leaf water content. While recent studies have shown the potential of using millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar for plant sensing, many overlook crucial factors such as leaf structure and surface… Authors: Mark Cardamis, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Mark Cardamis, Hong Jia, Hao Qian, Wenyao Chen, Yihe Yan, Oula Ghannoum, Aaron Quigley, Chung Tung Chou, Wen Hu Publisher: Electrical Engineering and Systems Science September, 2024 Paper	Plant sensing plays an important role in modern smart agriculture and the farming industry. Remote radio sensing allows for monitoring essential indicators of plant health, such as leaf water content. While recent studies have shown the potential of using millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar for plant sensing, many overlook crucial factors such as leaf structure and surface…	Leafeon: Towards Accurate, Robust and Low-cost Leaf Water Content Sensing Using mmWave Radar Mark Cardamis, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Mark Cardamis, Hong Jia, Hao Qian, Wenyao Chen, Yihe Yan, Oula Ghannoum, Aaron Quigley, Chung Tung Chou, Wen Hu
Formulation challenges associated with microbial biofertilisers in sustainable agriculture and paths forward Sustainable increase in agriculture productivity is confronted by over-reliance and over-use of synthetic chemical fertilizers. With a market projection of $5.02 billion by 2030, biofertilizers are gaining momentum as a supplement and, in some cases, as an alternative to chemical fertilizers. Biofertilizers can improve the nutritional supply to the plant and simultaneously can improve soil… Authors: Brajesh Singh, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Chao Xiong, Eleonora Egidi, Brajesh K. Singh Publisher: JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT September, 2024 Paper	Sustainable increase in agriculture productivity is confronted by over-reliance and over-use of synthetic chemical fertilizers. With a market projection of $5.02 billion by 2030, biofertilizers are gaining momentum as a supplement and, in some cases, as an alternative to chemical fertilizers. Biofertilizers can improve the nutritional supply to the plant and simultaneously can improve soil…	Formulation challenges associated with microbial biofertilisers in sustainable agriculture and paths forward Brajesh Singh, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Chao Xiong, Eleonora Egidi, Brajesh K. Singh
Food diversity and accessibility enabled urban environments for sustainable food consumption: a case study of Brisbane, Australia This paper evaluates 500 online surveys conducted in Brisbane, Australia, to explore public perceptions of food consumption and the underlying challenges and opportunities. Authors: Lijun Summerhayes, Douglas Baker & Karen Vella Publisher: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications September, 2024 Paper	This paper evaluates 500 online surveys conducted in Brisbane, Australia, to explore public perceptions of food consumption and the underlying challenges and opportunities.	Food diversity and accessibility enabled urban environments for sustainable food consumption: a case study of Brisbane, Australia Lijun Summerhayes, Douglas Baker & Karen Vella
MotionLeaf: Fine-grained Multi-Leaf Damped Vibration Monitoring for Plant Water Stress using Low-Cost mmWave Sensors In this paper, we introduce MotionLeaf , a novel mmWave base multi-point vibration frequency measurement system that can estimate plant stress by analyzing the surface vibrations of multiple leaves. MotionLeaf features a novel signal processing pipeline that accurately estimates fine-grained damped vibration frequencies based on noisy micro-displacement measurements from a mmWave radar. Specifically we explore… Authors: Mark Cardamis, Chun Tung Chou, Wen Hu, Mark Cardamis, Chun Tung Chou, Wen Hu Publisher: Electrical Engineering and Systems Science September, 2024 Paper	In this paper, we introduce MotionLeaf , a novel mmWave base multi-point vibration frequency measurement system that can estimate plant stress by analyzing the surface vibrations of multiple leaves. MotionLeaf features a novel signal processing pipeline that accurately estimates fine-grained damped vibration frequencies based on noisy micro-displacement measurements from a mmWave radar. Specifically we explore…	MotionLeaf: Fine-grained Multi-Leaf Damped Vibration Monitoring for Plant Water Stress using Low-Cost mmWave Sensors Mark Cardamis, Chun Tung Chou, Wen Hu, Mark Cardamis, Chun Tung Chou, Wen Hu
From Microbes to Microbiomes: Applications for Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture Plant−microbe interaction research has had a transformative trajectory, from individual microbial isolate studies to comprehensive analyses of plant microbiomes within the broader phytobiome framework. Acknowledging the indispensable role of plant microbiomes in shaping plant health, agriculture, and ecosystem resilience, we underscore the urgent need for sustainable crop production strategies in the face of contemporary challenges.… Authors: Kirsty Bayliss, Gwyn A. Beattie, Kirsty L. Bayliss, Daniel A. Jacobson, Richard Broglie, Marleny Burkett-Cadena, Angela Sessitsch, Prasanna Kankanala, Joshua Stein, Kellye Eversole, and Ann Lichens-Park Publisher: APS Journals August, 2024 Paper	Plant−microbe interaction research has had a transformative trajectory, from individual microbial isolate studies to comprehensive analyses of plant microbiomes within the broader phytobiome framework. Acknowledging the indispensable role of plant microbiomes in shaping plant health, agriculture, and ecosystem resilience, we underscore the urgent need for sustainable crop production strategies in the face of contemporary challenges.…	From Microbes to Microbiomes: Applications for Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture Kirsty Bayliss, Gwyn A. Beattie, Kirsty L. Bayliss, Daniel A. Jacobson, Richard Broglie, Marleny Burkett-Cadena, Angela Sessitsch, Prasanna Kankanala, Joshua Stein, Kellye Eversole, and Ann Lichens-Park
PC4C_CAPSI: Image data of capsicum plant growth in protected horticulture Feeding the increasing global population and reducing the carbon footprint of agricultural activities are two critical challenges of our century. Growing crops under protected horticulture and precise crop monitoring have emerged to address these challenges. Crop monitoring in commercial protected facilities remains mostly manual and labour intensive. Using computer vision to solve specific problems in… Authors: Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Norbert Klause, Weiguang Liang, Yi Guo Publisher: Data in Brief August, 2024 Paper	Feeding the increasing global population and reducing the carbon footprint of agricultural activities are two critical challenges of our century. Growing crops under protected horticulture and precise crop monitoring have emerged to address these challenges. Crop monitoring in commercial protected facilities remains mostly manual and labour intensive. Using computer vision to solve specific problems in…	PC4C_CAPSI: Image data of capsicum plant growth in protected horticulture Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Norbert Klause, Weiguang Liang, Yi Guo
Stakeholder Perspectives on the Acceptability, Design, and Integration of Produce Prescriptions for People with Type 2 Diabetes in Australia: A Formative Study Produce prescription programs can benefit both individuals and health systems; however, best practices for integrating such programs into the Australian health system are yet unknown. This study explored stakeholders’ perspectives on the acceptability, potential design and integration of produce prescription programs for adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia. Purposive sampling was used to recruit… Authors: Jason Wu, Kimberly Glover, Jason Wu, Kristy Law, Kathy Trieu, Daisy Coyle, Kim Glover, Jenn Madz Publisher: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health August, 2024 Paper	Produce prescription programs can benefit both individuals and health systems; however, best practices for integrating such programs into the Australian health system are yet unknown. This study explored stakeholders’ perspectives on the acceptability, potential design and integration of produce prescription programs for adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia. Purposive sampling was used to recruit…	Stakeholder Perspectives on the Acceptability, Design, and Integration of Produce Prescriptions for People with Type 2 Diabetes in Australia: A Formative Study Jason Wu, Kimberly Glover, Jason Wu, Kristy Law, Kathy Trieu, Daisy Coyle, Kim Glover, Jenn Madz
Harnessing co-evolutionary interactions between plant and Streptomyces for combatting drought stress Streptomyces is a drought-tolerant bacterial genus in soils, which forms close associations with plants to provide host resilience to drought stress. Here we synthesize the emerging research that illuminates the multifaceted interactions of Streptomyces spp. in both plant and soil environments. It also explores the potential co-evolutionary relationship between plants and Streptomyces spp. to forge… Authors: Brajesh Singh, Hongwei Liu, Jiayu Li & Brajesh K. Singh Publisher: Nature Plants July, 2024 Paper	Streptomyces is a drought-tolerant bacterial genus in soils, which forms close associations with plants to provide host resilience to drought stress. Here we synthesize the emerging research that illuminates the multifaceted interactions of Streptomyces spp. in both plant and soil environments. It also explores the potential co-evolutionary relationship between plants and Streptomyces spp. to forge…	Harnessing co-evolutionary interactions between plant and Streptomyces for combatting drought stress Brajesh Singh, Hongwei Liu, Jiayu Li & Brajesh K. Singh
Co-working office spaces in Sydney: Spatiotemporal dynamics and industry patterns Co-working spaces have emerged as cost-effective office space management solutions for workers from diverse industries who share space, which generates cost savings and facilitates networking opportunities. Past studies have mainly focused on needs for and benefits of co-working spaces and range in emphasis from design preferences to potential social and economic impacts. However, limited attention… Authors: Kezia Yi Ya Hsu, Hoon Han, Yi-Ya Hsu, Hoon Han, Jinwoo Lee (Brian) Publisher: Geographical Research July, 2024 Paper	Co-working spaces have emerged as cost-effective office space management solutions for workers from diverse industries who share space, which generates cost savings and facilitates networking opportunities. Past studies have mainly focused on needs for and benefits of co-working spaces and range in emphasis from design preferences to potential social and economic impacts. However, limited attention…	Co-working office spaces in Sydney: Spatiotemporal dynamics and industry patterns Kezia Yi Ya Hsu, Hoon Han, Yi-Ya Hsu, Hoon Han, Jinwoo Lee (Brian)
Insights into multi-component digestion and antioxidant release from plant protein-seaweed-based Maillard conjugate-MRP systems Maillard conjugation to modify protein functionality results in the formation of a protein-polysaccharide complex. The resultant conjugate mixture is rich in different Maillard reaction products (MRP) and unreacted components. The investigation pertaining to the digestion and intestinal fate of these components is challenging due to the multitude of effects and interactions between different components. This… Authors: Rishi Ravindra Naik, Qianyu Ye, Yong Wang, Cordelia Selomulya Publisher: Future Foods June, 2024 Paper	Maillard conjugation to modify protein functionality results in the formation of a protein-polysaccharide complex. The resultant conjugate mixture is rich in different Maillard reaction products (MRP) and unreacted components. The investigation pertaining to the digestion and intestinal fate of these components is challenging due to the multitude of effects and interactions between different components. This…	Insights into multi-component digestion and antioxidant release from plant protein-seaweed-based Maillard conjugate-MRP systems Rishi Ravindra Naik, Qianyu Ye, Yong Wang, Cordelia Selomulya
Reduced fertigation input sustains yield and physiological performance for improved economic returns and cleaner production of greenhouse eggplant Greenhouse horticulture, a sustainable alternative to conventional horticulture, maximises resource use and return for vegetable production. This study evaluated the impact of varying nutrient solution electrical conductivity (EC) levels (EC 1.8, 2.8, and 3.8) on eggplant cultivars (Solanum melongena L. cv. Lydia, and Tracey) performance and economic viability in high-tech glasshouses. We found that morphological… Authors: David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Mazadul Islam, Islam MM, He J, Yong M, Babla M, Liang W, Li L, Bose J, Donovan-Mak M, Huda S, Tissue D, Ahmed T. Chen ZH Publisher: Scientia Horticulturae May, 2024 Paper	Greenhouse horticulture, a sustainable alternative to conventional horticulture, maximises resource use and return for vegetable production. This study evaluated the impact of varying nutrient solution electrical conductivity (EC) levels (EC 1.8, 2.8, and 3.8) on eggplant cultivars (Solanum melongena L. cv. Lydia, and Tracey) performance and economic viability in high-tech glasshouses. We found that morphological…	Reduced fertigation input sustains yield and physiological performance for improved economic returns and cleaner production of greenhouse eggplant David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Mazadul Islam, Islam MM, He J, Yong M, Babla M, Liang W, Li L, Bose J, Donovan-Mak M, Huda S, Tissue D, Ahmed T. Chen ZH
Unravelling inulin molecules in food sources using a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization magnetic resonance mass spectrometry (MALDI-MRMS) pipeline Inulin, a polysaccharide characterized by a β-2,1 fructosyl-fructose structure terminating in a glucosyl moiety, is naturally present in plant roots and tubers. Current methods provide average degrees of polymerization (DP) but lack information on the distribution and absolute concentration of each DP. Authors: Sung-Tong Chin, Berin A. Boughton, Melvin C.L. Gay, Alyce C. Russell, Yimin Wang, Vimalnath Nambiar, Mark P. McHenry, Elaine Holmes, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Ruey Leng Loo Publisher: Food Research International April, 2024 Paper	Inulin, a polysaccharide characterized by a β-2,1 fructosyl-fructose structure terminating in a glucosyl moiety, is naturally present in plant roots and tubers. Current methods provide average degrees of polymerization (DP) but lack information on the distribution and absolute concentration of each DP.	Unravelling inulin molecules in food sources using a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization magnetic resonance mass spectrometry (MALDI-MRMS) pipeline Sung-Tong Chin, Berin A. Boughton, Melvin C.L. Gay, Alyce C. Russell, Yimin Wang, Vimalnath Nambiar, Mark P. McHenry, Elaine Holmes, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Ruey Leng Loo
Agronomic Investigations of Australian Native Rice Species to Support Indigenous Enterprise Development in Tropical Northern Australia Australian native Oryza species have potential for commercial cultivation due to their high nutritional grain profile, and their long association with Australian First Nations peoples. These species exhibit potential as high-value, niche foods, with cultural significance and nutritional benefits, particularly in gourmet cuisine, tourism, dining establishments, and value-added products. Consequently, they are considered promising candidates… Authors: Gehan Tarek Eltaher Abdelghany Publisher: CDU April, 2024 Paper	Australian native Oryza species have potential for commercial cultivation due to their high nutritional grain profile, and their long association with Australian First Nations peoples. These species exhibit potential as high-value, niche foods, with cultural significance and nutritional benefits, particularly in gourmet cuisine, tourism, dining establishments, and value-added products. Consequently, they are considered promising candidates…	Agronomic Investigations of Australian Native Rice Species to Support Indigenous Enterprise Development in Tropical Northern Australia Gehan Tarek Eltaher Abdelghany
A light-blocking greenhouse film differentially impacts climate control energy use and capsicum production High-tech protected cropping holds great potential to improve global food security, but high cooling energy costs in warm climates pose difficulties in propagating the industry. Emerging technologies, such as diffuse glasses fitted with photoselective thin films, have interactions with crops and other cooling technologies which are not well-characterized for warm-climate glasshouses. A light-blocking film (LBF)… Authors: Terry Lin, David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Terry Lin, Chelsea R. Maier, Weiguang Liang, Norbert Klause, Jing He, David T. Tissue, Yi-Chen Lan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Mark Goldsworthy and Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: Frontiers in Energy Research March, 2024 Paper	High-tech protected cropping holds great potential to improve global food security, but high cooling energy costs in warm climates pose difficulties in propagating the industry. Emerging technologies, such as diffuse glasses fitted with photoselective thin films, have interactions with crops and other cooling technologies which are not well-characterized for warm-climate glasshouses. A light-blocking film (LBF)…	A light-blocking greenhouse film differentially impacts climate control energy use and capsicum production Terry Lin, David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Terry Lin, Chelsea R. Maier, Weiguang Liang, Norbert Klause, Jing He, David T. Tissue, Yi-Chen Lan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Mark Goldsworthy and Zhong-Hua Chen
Machine vision based plant height estimation for protected crop facilities The increasing demand for quality, year-round food production in limited space has led to the widespread adoption of protected cropping. Effectively monitoring and maintaining crops within these facilities requires substantial labour and expertise. Traditional manual monitoring is labour intensive and time consuming. Therefore, non-destructive image-based techniques, particularly those utilising 3D structural data, have gained attention.… Authors: Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Wen Hu, Oula Ghannoum, Namal Jayasuriya, Yi Guo, Wen Hu, Oula Ghannoum Publisher: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture March, 2024 Paper	The increasing demand for quality, year-round food production in limited space has led to the widespread adoption of protected cropping. Effectively monitoring and maintaining crops within these facilities requires substantial labour and expertise. Traditional manual monitoring is labour intensive and time consuming. Therefore, non-destructive image-based techniques, particularly those utilising 3D structural data, have gained attention.…	Machine vision based plant height estimation for protected crop facilities Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Wen Hu, Oula Ghannoum, Namal Jayasuriya, Yi Guo, Wen Hu, Oula Ghannoum
Impacts of biostimulants on crop yield and biological activity under drought conditions Biostimulants are proposed to have a role in sustainable food production and are being increasingly used strategies to limit the negative effects of drought stress on crop yield and soil health. However, how different biostimulants used alone, or in combination with conventional management approaches affect soil health and crop yield under drought in different soils… Authors: Brajesh Singh, Jenendra Wadduwage, Eleonora Egidi, Brajesh K. Singh, Catriona A. Macdonald Publisher: JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT February, 2024 Paper	Biostimulants are proposed to have a role in sustainable food production and are being increasingly used strategies to limit the negative effects of drought stress on crop yield and soil health. However, how different biostimulants used alone, or in combination with conventional management approaches affect soil health and crop yield under drought in different soils…	Impacts of biostimulants on crop yield and biological activity under drought conditions Brajesh Singh, Jenendra Wadduwage, Eleonora Egidi, Brajesh K. Singh, Catriona A. Macdonald
Image based Crop Monitoring Technologies in Protected Horticulture: A Review Future food security is a major concern of the 21st century with the growing global population and climate changes. In addressing these challenges, protected cropping ensures food production year-round and increases crop production per land area by controlling environment conditions. Maintaining the growth and health of crops in these facilities is essential to ensure optimum… Authors: Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum, Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Yi Guo, Wen Hu, Oula Ghannoum Publisher: Computer Science January, 2024 Paper	Future food security is a major concern of the 21st century with the growing global population and climate changes. In addressing these challenges, protected cropping ensures food production year-round and increases crop production per land area by controlling environment conditions. Maintaining the growth and health of crops in these facilities is essential to ensure optimum…	Image based Crop Monitoring Technologies in Protected Horticulture: A Review Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Oula Ghannoum, Eranda Namal Jayasuriya, Yi Guo, Wen Hu, Oula Ghannoum
Assessing the effect of Maillard reaction products on the functionality and antioxidant properties of Amaranth-red seaweed blends Rishi Naik’s research paper investigates alternative ways to utilise the Maillard conjugation process (used to ‘brown’ food and enrich its flavour) to develop nutraceutical and functional foods with enhanced health benefits. This research paper is in collaboration with UNSW Professor Cordelia Selomulya, Dr Qianyu Ye and Dr Yong Wang. Authors: Rishi Ravindra Naik, Qianyu Ye, Yong Wang, Cordelia Selomulya Publisher: Food Research International January, 2024 Paper	Rishi Naik’s research paper investigates alternative ways to utilise the Maillard conjugation process (used to ‘brown’ food and enrich its flavour) to develop nutraceutical and functional foods with enhanced health benefits. This research paper is in collaboration with UNSW Professor Cordelia Selomulya, Dr Qianyu Ye and Dr Yong Wang.	Assessing the effect of Maillard reaction products on the functionality and antioxidant properties of Amaranth-red seaweed blends Rishi Ravindra Naik, Qianyu Ye, Yong Wang, Cordelia Selomulya
Light blocking film in a glasshouse impacts Capsicum annuum L. yield differentially across planting season High energy costs are a barrier to producing high-quality produce at protected cropping facilities. A potential solution to mitigate high energy costs is film technology, which blocks heat-producing radiation; however, the alteration of the light environment by these films may impact crop yield and quality. Previous studies have assessed the impact of ULR 80 [i.e.,… Authors: Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Chenchen Zhao, Sachin Chavan, Rebecca K Vandegeer, Meixue Zhou, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, and David T. Tissue Publisher: Frontiers in Plant Science December, 2023 Paper	High energy costs are a barrier to producing high-quality produce at protected cropping facilities. A potential solution to mitigate high energy costs is film technology, which blocks heat-producing radiation; however, the alteration of the light environment by these films may impact crop yield and quality. Previous studies have assessed the impact of ULR 80 [i.e.,…	Light blocking film in a glasshouse impacts Capsicum annuum L. yield differentially across planting season Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Chenchen Zhao, Sachin Chavan, Rebecca K Vandegeer, Meixue Zhou, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, and David T. Tissue
A multifaceted approach to developing an Australian national map of protected cropping structures As the global population rises, there is an ever-increasing demand for food, in terms of volume, quality and sustainable production. Protected Cropping Structures (PCS) provide controlled farming environments that support the optimum use of crop inputs for plant growth, faster production cycles, multiple growing seasons per annum and increased yield, while offering greater control of… Authors: Andrew Clark, Craig Shephard, Andrew Robson, Joel McKechnie, R. Blake Morrison and Abbie Rankin Publisher: Land 2023 December, 2023 Paper	As the global population rises, there is an ever-increasing demand for food, in terms of volume, quality and sustainable production. Protected Cropping Structures (PCS) provide controlled farming environments that support the optimum use of crop inputs for plant growth, faster production cycles, multiple growing seasons per annum and increased yield, while offering greater control of…	A multifaceted approach to developing an Australian national map of protected cropping structures Andrew Clark, Craig Shephard, Andrew Robson, Joel McKechnie, R. Blake Morrison and Abbie Rankin
An integrated computational and collaborative approach for city resilience planning Given the rise in climate change-related extreme events, there is an urgent need for cities and regions to implement resilience plans based on data and evidence and developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. However, current planning and decision-making processes rely on limited data and modelling. Moreover, stakeholder engagement is significantly inhibited by social, political, and… Authors: Debnath, Ripan Publisher: UNSW Sydney December, 2023 Paper	Given the rise in climate change-related extreme events, there is an urgent need for cities and regions to implement resilience plans based on data and evidence and developed in collaboration with key stakeholders. However, current planning and decision-making processes rely on limited data and modelling. Moreover, stakeholder engagement is significantly inhibited by social, political, and…	An integrated computational and collaborative approach for city resilience planning Debnath, Ripan
Urban food planning in Australia: Enabling and constraining factors This paper theoretically examines the development of urban food planning and systematically explores the factors that enable and hinder its integration with Australian planning systems Authors: Summerhayes, L Publisher: Queensland University of Technology November, 2023 Paper	This paper theoretically examines the development of urban food planning and systematically explores the factors that enable and hinder its integration with Australian planning systems
Novel transcriptome networks are associated with adaptation of capsicum fruit development to a light-blocking glasshouse film Light-blocking films (LBFs) can contribute to significant energy savings for protected cropping via altering light transmitting, such as UVA, photosynthetically active radiation, blue and red spectra affecting photosynthesis, and capsicum yield. Here, we investigated the effects of LBF on orange color capsicum (O06614, Capsicum annuum L.) fruit transcriptome at 35 (mature green) and 65 (mature… Authors: Oula Ghannoum, Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Xin He, Celymar A. Solis, Sachin G. Chavan, Chelsea Maier, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Norbert Klause, Oula Ghannoum, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, David T. Tissue and Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: Frontiers in Plant Science November, 2023 Paper	Light-blocking films (LBFs) can contribute to significant energy savings for protected cropping via altering light transmitting, such as UVA, photosynthetically active radiation, blue and red spectra affecting photosynthesis, and capsicum yield. Here, we investigated the effects of LBF on orange color capsicum (O06614, Capsicum annuum L.) fruit transcriptome at 35 (mature green) and 65 (mature…	Novel transcriptome networks are associated with adaptation of capsicum fruit development to a light-blocking glasshouse film Oula Ghannoum, Chris Cazzonelli, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Xin He, Celymar A. Solis, Sachin G. Chavan, Chelsea Maier, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Norbert Klause, Oula Ghannoum, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, David T. Tissue and Zhong-Hua Chen
Microbial inoculants with higher capacity to colonise soils improved wheat drought tolerance Microbial inoculants have gained increasing attention worldwide as an eco-friendly solution for improving agriculture productivity. Several studies have demonstrated their potential benefits, such as enhanced resistance to drought, salinity, and pathogens. However, the beneficial impacts of inoculants remain inconsistent. This variability is attributed to limited knowledge of the mechanisms by which microbial inoculants affect crop… Authors: Brajesh Singh, Jiayu Li, Juntao Wang, Hongwei Liu, Catriona A. Macdonald, Brajesh K. Singh Publisher: MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY October, 2023 Paper	Microbial inoculants have gained increasing attention worldwide as an eco-friendly solution for improving agriculture productivity. Several studies have demonstrated their potential benefits, such as enhanced resistance to drought, salinity, and pathogens. However, the beneficial impacts of inoculants remain inconsistent. This variability is attributed to limited knowledge of the mechanisms by which microbial inoculants affect crop…	Microbial inoculants with higher capacity to colonise soils improved wheat drought tolerance Brajesh Singh, Jiayu Li, Juntao Wang, Hongwei Liu, Catriona A. Macdonald, Brajesh K. Singh
Robotic Task Automation in Protected Cropping Systems: enabling autonomous pollination in Australian greenhouses using mobile robots This final report encapsulates the joint effort between Queensland University of Technology and P’Petual Holdings Pty Ltd in developing an autonomous mobile robot for enhancing the pollination process in greenhouses, particularly for Tomberry tomatoes. This initiative aimed to integrate and elevate P’Petual’s proprietary pollination system with autonomous capabilities, thereby addressing the labour-intensive and costly aspects… Authors: Chris Lehnert, John Skinner, Garima Samvedi, Jordan Erskine, Chris Lehnert Publisher: Queensland University of Technology, Future Food Systems October, 2023 Paper	This final report encapsulates the joint effort between Queensland University of Technology and P’Petual Holdings Pty Ltd in developing an autonomous mobile robot for enhancing the pollination process in greenhouses, particularly for Tomberry tomatoes. This initiative aimed to integrate and elevate P’Petual’s proprietary pollination system with autonomous capabilities, thereby addressing the labour-intensive and costly aspects…	Robotic Task Automation in Protected Cropping Systems: enabling autonomous pollination in Australian greenhouses using mobile robots Chris Lehnert, John Skinner, Garima Samvedi, Jordan Erskine, Chris Lehnert
Exploring the relationship between blueberry size and antioxidant content Blueberries are a widely consumed superfood, known for their potent phytochemical content and health benefits. Given their importance to the global food market and the current health culture, blueberries are the focal point of much inquiry into their composition, physiological benefits, and the effect of growing conditions on the quality of the final berry. Given… Authors: Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey, Jake A. Cravino, Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey, Corey W. Manwaring, Sophie Parks, Ross Andrew Shalliker Publisher: Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies September, 2023 Paper	Blueberries are a widely consumed superfood, known for their potent phytochemical content and health benefits. Given their importance to the global food market and the current health culture, blueberries are the focal point of much inquiry into their composition, physiological benefits, and the effect of growing conditions on the quality of the final berry. Given…	Exploring the relationship between blueberry size and antioxidant content Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey, Jake A. Cravino, Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey, Corey W. Manwaring, Sophie Parks, Ross Andrew Shalliker
Polymer and photo-selective covers on plant and fruit development: A review Growers have increasingly adopted protected cropping in tunnels or greenhouses to ensure sustainability and continuous crop productivity against a backdrop of climate change. The predominant types of covers used in controlled-environment agriculture are polymer-based shade nets or structures covered with polymer sheets. These have three main functions: (1) physical protection from birds, hail, and excessive… Authors: Gareema Pandey, Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey, Sophie Parks, Richard G. Thomas Publisher: Agronomy Journal August, 2023 Paper	Growers have increasingly adopted protected cropping in tunnels or greenhouses to ensure sustainability and continuous crop productivity against a backdrop of climate change. The predominant types of covers used in controlled-environment agriculture are polymer-based shade nets or structures covered with polymer sheets. These have three main functions: (1) physical protection from birds, hail, and excessive…	Polymer and photo-selective covers on plant and fruit development: A review Gareema Pandey, Richard Thomas, Gareema Pandey, Sophie Parks, Richard G. Thomas
Trade in the Digital Age: Agreements to Mitigate Fragmentation Cross-border data flow is essential to contemporary international trade. However, transitioning from paper to digital in international trade has benefits and concerns. Concerns have led to an upsurge in data regulation as nations and regions impose restrictions on data flows and storage. This paper argues that, with increasing concerns about data sovereignty, the reconciliation of… Authors: Felicity Deane, Emily Woolmer, Shoufeng Cao and Kieran Tranter Publisher: Asian Journal of International Law August, 2023 Paper	Cross-border data flow is essential to contemporary international trade. However, transitioning from paper to digital in international trade has benefits and concerns. Concerns have led to an upsurge in data regulation as nations and regions impose restrictions on data flows and storage. This paper argues that, with increasing concerns about data sovereignty, the reconciliation of…	Trade in the Digital Age: Agreements to Mitigate Fragmentation Felicity Deane, Emily Woolmer, Shoufeng Cao and Kieran Tranter
Potassium transport and use efficiency for sustainable fertigation in protected cropping The increasing demand for high-quality horticultural produces in global markets has driven the growing crop production under protected cropping, which are usually more efficient in fertilizer use compared to field cultivation. As one of the key macronutrients, available potassium (K+) resources have decreased due to the expansion of intensive agriculture and excessive use of K… Authors: Sonali Koundal, Zhonghua Chen, Sonali, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT August, 2023 Paper	The increasing demand for high-quality horticultural produces in global markets has driven the growing crop production under protected cropping, which are usually more efficient in fertilizer use compared to field cultivation. As one of the key macronutrients, available potassium (K+) resources have decreased due to the expansion of intensive agriculture and excessive use of K…	Potassium transport and use efficiency for sustainable fertigation in protected cropping Sonali Koundal, Zhonghua Chen, Sonali, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, Zhong-Hua Chen
Seed biopriming for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration The utilization of microbial inoculants in the realm of sustainable agricultural and ecosystem restoration has witnessed a surge in recent decades. This rise is largely attributed to advancements in our understanding of plant–microbe interactions, the urgency to reduce the dependence on agrochemicals and the growing societal demand for sustainable strategies in ecosystem management. However, despite… Authors: Brajesh Singh, Prachi Singh, Anukool Vaishnav, Hongwei Liu, Chao Xiong, Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Brajesh K. Singh Publisher: MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY July, 2023 Paper	The utilization of microbial inoculants in the realm of sustainable agricultural and ecosystem restoration has witnessed a surge in recent decades. This rise is largely attributed to advancements in our understanding of plant–microbe interactions, the urgency to reduce the dependence on agrochemicals and the growing societal demand for sustainable strategies in ecosystem management. However, despite…	Seed biopriming for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration Brajesh Singh, Prachi Singh, Anukool Vaishnav, Hongwei Liu, Chao Xiong, Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Brajesh K. Singh
Enzymatic browning: The role of substrates in polyphenol oxidase mediated browning Enzymatic browning is a biological process that can have significant consequences for fresh produce, such as quality reduction in fruit and vegetables. It is primarily initiated by polyphenol oxidase (PPO) (EC 1.14.18.1 and EC 1.10.3.1) which catalyses the oxidation of phenolic compounds. It is thought that subsequent non-enzymatic reactions result in these compounds polymerising into… Authors: Andrew Tilley, Kirsty Bayliss, Andrew Tilley, Mark P. McHenry, Julia Anwar McHenry, Vicky Solah, Kirsty Bayliss Publisher: Current Research in Food Science June, 2023 Paper	Enzymatic browning is a biological process that can have significant consequences for fresh produce, such as quality reduction in fruit and vegetables. It is primarily initiated by polyphenol oxidase (PPO) (EC 1.14.18.1 and EC 1.10.3.1) which catalyses the oxidation of phenolic compounds. It is thought that subsequent non-enzymatic reactions result in these compounds polymerising into…	Enzymatic browning: The role of substrates in polyphenol oxidase mediated browning Andrew Tilley, Kirsty Bayliss, Andrew Tilley, Mark P. McHenry, Julia Anwar McHenry, Vicky Solah, Kirsty Bayliss
An energy-saving glasshouse film reduces seasonal, and cultivar dependent Capsicum yield due to light limited photosynthesis Glasshouse films can be used to reduce energy costs by limiting non-productive heat-generating radiation, but the impact on yield of greenhouse horticultural crops remains unknown. The effects of energy-saving film ULR-80 (ultra-low-reflectivity film with 80 % light transmission referred to as Smart Glass; SG) designed to block long wavelength light that generates heat also reduced… Authors: Zhonghua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, Chris Cazzonelli, David Tissue, Sachin G. Chavan, Xin He, Chelsea Maier, Yagiz Alagoz, Sidra Anwar, Zhong-Hua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, David T. Tissue Publisher: Annals of Agricultural Sciences June, 2023 Paper	Glasshouse films can be used to reduce energy costs by limiting non-productive heat-generating radiation, but the impact on yield of greenhouse horticultural crops remains unknown. The effects of energy-saving film ULR-80 (ultra-low-reflectivity film with 80 % light transmission referred to as Smart Glass; SG) designed to block long wavelength light that generates heat also reduced…	An energy-saving glasshouse film reduces seasonal, and cultivar dependent Capsicum yield due to light limited photosynthesis Zhonghua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, Chris Cazzonelli, David Tissue, Sachin G. Chavan, Xin He, Chelsea Maier, Yagiz Alagoz, Sidra Anwar, Zhong-Hua Chen, Oula Ghannoum, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, David T. Tissue
Targeted lipidomics coupled with machine learning for authenticating the provenance of chicken eggs Free-range eggs are ethically desirable but as with all high-value commercial products, the establishment of provenance can be problematic. Here, we compared a simple one-step isopropanol method to a two-step methyl-tert-butyl ether method for extracting lipid species in chicken egg yolks before liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. The isopropanol method extracted 937 lipid species… Authors: Jeremy Nicholson, Ruey-Leng Loo, Sung-Tong Chin, Gerhard Hoerlendsberger, Kok Wai Wong, Sirui Li, Sze How Bong, Luke Whiley, Julien Wist, Reika Masuda, Johan Greeff, Elaine Holmes, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Ruey Leng Loo Publisher: Food Chemistry June, 2023 Paper	Free-range eggs are ethically desirable but as with all high-value commercial products, the establishment of provenance can be problematic. Here, we compared a simple one-step isopropanol method to a two-step methyl-tert-butyl ether method for extracting lipid species in chicken egg yolks before liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis. The isopropanol method extracted 937 lipid species…	Targeted lipidomics coupled with machine learning for authenticating the provenance of chicken eggs Jeremy Nicholson, Ruey-Leng Loo, Sung-Tong Chin, Gerhard Hoerlendsberger, Kok Wai Wong, Sirui Li, Sze How Bong, Luke Whiley, Julien Wist, Reika Masuda, Johan Greeff, Elaine Holmes, Jeremy K. Nicholson, Ruey Leng Loo
An asset-backed decentralised finance instrument for food supply chains – A case study from the livestock export industry Decentralised finance (DeFi) has emerged as a blockchain-enabled innovation in supply chains that makes use of supporting infrastructure to transform financial services by reducing or removing the need for intermediaries. While an increasing number of pilotprojects have been exploring DeFi applications for use by small and medium enterprises(SMEs) in various finance scenarios, there is not… Authors: Thomas Miller, Shoufeng Cao, Xavier Boyer Marcus Foth & Warwick Powell, Publisher: Computers in Industry May, 2023 Paper	Decentralised finance (DeFi) has emerged as a blockchain-enabled innovation in supply chains that makes use of supporting infrastructure to transform financial services by reducing or removing the need for intermediaries. While an increasing number of pilotprojects have been exploring DeFi applications for use by small and medium enterprises(SMEs) in various finance scenarios, there is not…	An asset-backed decentralised finance instrument for food supply chains – A case study from the livestock export industry Thomas Miller, Shoufeng Cao, Xavier Boyer Marcus Foth & Warwick Powell,
The Hydroponic Rockwool Root Microbiome: Under Control or Underutilised? Land plants have an ancient and intimate relationship with microorganisms, which influences the composition of natural ecosystems and the performance of crops. Plants shape the microbiome around their roots by releasing organic nutrients into the soil. Hydroponic horticulture aims to protect crops from damaging soil-borne pathogens by replacing soil with an artificial growing medium, such… Authors: Phil Thomas, Brian Sindel, Gal Winter, Phil Thomas, Oliver G. G. Knox, Jeff R. Powell, Brian Sindel, Gal Winter Publisher: Microorganisms 2023 March, 2023 Paper	Land plants have an ancient and intimate relationship with microorganisms, which influences the composition of natural ecosystems and the performance of crops. Plants shape the microbiome around their roots by releasing organic nutrients into the soil. Hydroponic horticulture aims to protect crops from damaging soil-borne pathogens by replacing soil with an artificial growing medium, such…	The Hydroponic Rockwool Root Microbiome: Under Control or Underutilised? Phil Thomas, Brian Sindel, Gal Winter, Phil Thomas, Oliver G. G. Knox, Jeff R. Powell, Brian Sindel, Gal Winter
Improving Blueberry Fruit Nutritional Quality through Physiological and Genetic Interventions: A Review of Current Research and Future Directions Blueberry, hailed as an antioxidant superfood, is the fruit of small shrubs in the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae). The fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic acids. The antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities derived from the polyphenolic compounds, particularly from the abundantly present anthocyanin pigment, have been highlighted… Authors: Gareema Pandey, Richard Thomas, P. Krishna, G. Pandey, R. Thomas, S.Parks Publisher: Antioxidants 2023 March, 2023 Paper	Blueberry, hailed as an antioxidant superfood, is the fruit of small shrubs in the genus Vaccinium (family Ericaceae). The fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic acids. The antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities derived from the polyphenolic compounds, particularly from the abundantly present anthocyanin pigment, have been highlighted…	Improving Blueberry Fruit Nutritional Quality through Physiological and Genetic Interventions: A Review of Current Research and Future Directions Gareema Pandey, Richard Thomas, P. Krishna, G. Pandey, R. Thomas, S.Parks
Capsicum Waste as a Sustainable Source of Capsaicinoids for Metabolic Diseases Capsaicinoids are pungent alkaloid compounds enriched with antioxidants, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, analgesics, anti-carcinogenic, anti-obesity and anti-diabetic properties. These compounds are primarily synthesised in the placenta of the fruit and then transported to other vegetative parts. Different varieties of capsicum and chillies contain different capsaicinoid concentrations. As capsicums and chillies are grown extensively throughout the world, their… Authors: Mursleen Yasin, Michelle Mak, Zhonghua Chen, Sunil Panchal, Mursleen Yasin, Li Li, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Zhong-Hua Chen, Sunil K. Panchal Publisher: foods December, 2022 Paper	Capsaicinoids are pungent alkaloid compounds enriched with antioxidants, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, analgesics, anti-carcinogenic, anti-obesity and anti-diabetic properties. These compounds are primarily synthesised in the placenta of the fruit and then transported to other vegetative parts. Different varieties of capsicum and chillies contain different capsaicinoid concentrations. As capsicums and chillies are grown extensively throughout the world, their…	Capsicum Waste as a Sustainable Source of Capsaicinoids for Metabolic Diseases Mursleen Yasin, Michelle Mak, Zhonghua Chen, Sunil Panchal, Mursleen Yasin, Li Li, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Zhong-Hua Chen, Sunil K. Panchal
Physiological and Yield Performance Is Partially Linked to Water Use Efficiency of Eggplant Genotypes in a High-Tech Glasshouse Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) has become an increasingly common vegetable grown in glasshouses. This study emphasized on the physiological traits and productivity of three eggplant cultivars (Longa, Lydia, and Tracey) in a high-tech glasshouse to determine the genotypic differences of agronomical, morphological, and physiological responses. The physiological parameters as well as the productivity of these… Authors: David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Fatemeh Rasouli, Mohammad Babla, Lihua Li, Weiguang Liang, Miing-Tiem Yong, Talaat Ahmed, David Tissue, Samsul Huda, Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: Horticulturae 2023 December, 2022 Paper	Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) has become an increasingly common vegetable grown in glasshouses. This study emphasized on the physiological traits and productivity of three eggplant cultivars (Longa, Lydia, and Tracey) in a high-tech glasshouse to determine the genotypic differences of agronomical, morphological, and physiological responses. The physiological parameters as well as the productivity of these…	Physiological and Yield Performance Is Partially Linked to Water Use Efficiency of Eggplant Genotypes in a High-Tech Glasshouse David Tissue, Zhonghua Chen, Fatemeh Rasouli, Mohammad Babla, Lihua Li, Weiguang Liang, Miing-Tiem Yong, Talaat Ahmed, David Tissue, Samsul Huda, Zhong-Hua Chen
A blockchain-based multisignature approach for supply chain governance: A use case from the Australian beef industry This paper designed and implemented a blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally transform supply chain governance in multi-tier food supply chains, particularly in a geographically dispersed beef supply chain. An exploratory case study was utilised to demonstrate the design, implementation, and evaluation of a blockchain-based multisignature approach that was deployed on the Smart Trade Networks (STN) Proof of Authority (PoA) blockchain system for data collection and… Authors: Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Warwick Powell, Thomas Miller & Ming Li Publisher: Blockchain: Research and Applications December, 2022 Paper	This paper designed and implemented a blockchain-based multisignature approach to digitally transform supply chain governance in multi-tier food supply chains, particularly in a geographically dispersed beef supply chain. An exploratory case study was utilised to demonstrate the design, implementation, and evaluation of a blockchain-based multisignature approach that was deployed on the Smart Trade Networks (STN) Proof of Authority (PoA) blockchain system for data collection and…	A blockchain-based multisignature approach for supply chain governance: A use case from the Australian beef industry Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Warwick Powell, Thomas Miller & Ming Li
Blockchain smart contracts for supply chain finance: Mapping the innovation potential in Australia-China beef supply chains This paper explores and demonstrates the innovation potential of blockchain and smart contracts for supply chain finance (SCF) based on cross-border beef supply chains from Australia to China. Our study adopts mechanism design and design-driven activities, and specifically employs the Agents Events Data (AED) process mapping method, which is a hybrid approach that combines Business… Authors: Valeri Natanelov, Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Uwe Dulleck Publisher: Journal of Industrial Information Integration November, 2022 Paper	This paper explores and demonstrates the innovation potential of blockchain and smart contracts for supply chain finance (SCF) based on cross-border beef supply chains from Australia to China. Our study adopts mechanism design and design-driven activities, and specifically employs the Agents Events Data (AED) process mapping method, which is a hybrid approach that combines Business…	Blockchain smart contracts for supply chain finance: Mapping the innovation potential in Australia-China beef supply chains Valeri Natanelov, Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Uwe Dulleck
Soil moisture sensing with mmWave radar Soil moisture is a significant factor that influences plant productivity and natural resource management. Accurate commercial soil moisture sensors often require manual data collection and cost thousands of dollars, which makes data collection inefficient and only accessible to high-budget smart farms. To achieve cost-effective and high-efficient soil moisture sensing, we propose a millimeterwave (mmWave) radar-based… Authors: Mark Cardamis, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Wenyao Chen, Yimeng Feng, Mark Cardamis, Cheng Jiang, Wei Song, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu Publisher: Soil moisture sensing with mmWave radar October, 2022 Paper	Soil moisture is a significant factor that influences plant productivity and natural resource management. Accurate commercial soil moisture sensors often require manual data collection and cost thousands of dollars, which makes data collection inefficient and only accessible to high-budget smart farms. To achieve cost-effective and high-efficient soil moisture sensing, we propose a millimeterwave (mmWave) radar-based…	Soil moisture sensing with mmWave radar Mark Cardamis, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu, Wenyao Chen, Yimeng Feng, Mark Cardamis, Cheng Jiang, Wei Song, Oula Ghannoum, Wen Hu
Food rheology applications of large amplitude oscillation shear (LAOS) This paper in Trends in Food Science and Technology details the findings of research conducted by Dr Yong Wang and Prof. Cordelia Selomulya, from UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering, into applications of Large Amplitude Oscillation Shear (LAOS). LAOS, a promising method for food processing and formulation, is not yet widely used in food rheology due to uncertainty about which LAOS tools to deploy for specific applications. This paper provides food manufacturers with much-needed information about the most suitable LAOS analytical tools to use with different food categories (dough, cheese, confectionery); formats (emulsion, foam) and components (proteins, polysaccharides, and fats). Authors: Wang, Y. and Selomulya, C Publisher: Trends in Food Science & Technology (Volume 127, Sept 2022, pp 221-244) August, 2022 Paper	This paper in Trends in Food Science and Technology details the findings of research conducted by Dr Yong Wang and Prof. Cordelia Selomulya, from UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering, into applications of Large Amplitude Oscillation Shear (LAOS). LAOS, a promising method for food processing and formulation, is not yet widely used in food rheology due to uncertainty about which LAOS tools to deploy for specific applications. This paper provides food manufacturers with much-needed information about the most suitable LAOS analytical tools to use with different food categories (dough, cheese, confectionery); formats (emulsion, foam) and components (proteins, polysaccharides, and fats).	Food rheology applications of large amplitude oscillation shear (LAOS) Wang, Y. and Selomulya, C
Governing the Digital Economy: An Exploration of Blockchains with Chinese Characteristics In 2019 President Xi Jinping called for the prioritisation of blockchain technology as part of China’s next phase of development. In China, blockchain technologies have been experimentally deployed in various areas including court records, securities exchanges, finance, and food supply chains. The emergence of blockchain as a governmental technology raises numerous questions, including: (i) what… Authors: Gary Sigley & Warwick Powell Publisher: Journal of Contemporary Asia August, 2022 Paper	In 2019 President Xi Jinping called for the prioritisation of blockchain technology as part of China’s next phase of development. In China, blockchain technologies have been experimentally deployed in various areas including court records, securities exchanges, finance, and food supply chains. The emergence of blockchain as a governmental technology raises numerous questions, including: (i) what…	Governing the Digital Economy: An Exploration of Blockchains with Chinese Characteristics Gary Sigley & Warwick Powell
A Novel Cover Material Improves Cooling Energy and Fertigation Efficiency for Glasshouse Eggplant Production Glasshouses hold the potential to improve global food security, but high energy costs are an ongoing challenge in bringing them to the forefront of agriculture in warm climates. Here, the energy-saving potential of a ‘Smart Glass’ (SG), diffuse glass fitted with ULR-80 film which permits transmission of 85% of photosynthetically-active light and blocks heat-generating radiation, was characterised… Authors: Terry Lin, Mark Goldsworthy, Sachin Chavan, Weiguang Liang, Chelsea Maier, Oula Ghannoum, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, David T. Tissue, Yi-Chen Lan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Han Lin, Baohua Jia, Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: https://www.sciencedirect.com/ July, 2022 Paper	Glasshouses hold the potential to improve global food security, but high energy costs are an ongoing challenge in bringing them to the forefront of agriculture in warm climates. Here, the energy-saving potential of a ‘Smart Glass’ (SG), diffuse glass fitted with ULR-80 film which permits transmission of 85% of photosynthetically-active light and blocks heat-generating radiation, was characterised…	A Novel Cover Material Improves Cooling Energy and Fertigation Efficiency for Glasshouse Eggplant Production Terry Lin, Mark Goldsworthy, Sachin Chavan, Weiguang Liang, Chelsea Maier, Oula Ghannoum, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, David T. Tissue, Yi-Chen Lan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Han Lin, Baohua Jia, Zhong-Hua Chen
Innovation Ecosystem Evolution as Socio-technical Transition: A Case Study The evolution of innovation ecosystems is an important topic for scholars and practitioners alike, as externalities such as market changes, competitive landscapes, and regulatory pressures demand the delivery of new customer-facing value propositions. In this paper we aim to enhance our conceptual understanding of ecosystem evolution by shining a socio-technical lens upon the innovation ecosystem.… Authors: Ozgur Dedehayir, Jack Adams, Saku Mäkinen and Roland Ortt Publisher: Academy of Management July, 2022 Paper	The evolution of innovation ecosystems is an important topic for scholars and practitioners alike, as externalities such as market changes, competitive landscapes, and regulatory pressures demand the delivery of new customer-facing value propositions. In this paper we aim to enhance our conceptual understanding of ecosystem evolution by shining a socio-technical lens upon the innovation ecosystem.…	Innovation Ecosystem Evolution as Socio-technical Transition: A Case Study Ozgur Dedehayir, Jack Adams, Saku Mäkinen and Roland Ortt
Magnesium Citrate Powders from Waste Bitterns via Crystallization and Spray Drying The pilot-scale production of two magnesium citrate products, using a waste bittern discharged from a salt work as the raw material, was conducted in this study. Authors: Van Tri Luong, Yong Wang, Timothy Zurrer, Jason Anthony Scott, and Cordelia Selomulya Publisher: APPLIED CHEMISTRY July, 2022 Paper	The pilot-scale production of two magnesium citrate products, using a waste bittern discharged from a salt work as the raw material, was conducted in this study.	Magnesium Citrate Powders from Waste Bitterns via Crystallization and Spray Drying Van Tri Luong, Yong Wang, Timothy Zurrer, Jason Anthony Scott, and Cordelia Selomulya
Current Technologies and Target Crops in Protected Cropping Protected cropping offers a way to bolster food production in the face of climate change and deliver healthy food sustainably with fewer resources. However, to make this way of farming economically viable, we need to consider the status of protected cropping in the context of available technologies and corresponding target horticultural crops. This review outlines… Authors: Chavan, S.G., Cazzonelli, C.I., Chen, Z., Ghannoum, O., Tissue, D. Publisher: Advances in Protected Cropping Technology June, 2022 Paper	Protected cropping offers a way to bolster food production in the face of climate change and deliver healthy food sustainably with fewer resources. However, to make this way of farming economically viable, we need to consider the status of protected cropping in the context of available technologies and corresponding target horticultural crops. This review outlines…	Current Technologies and Target Crops in Protected Cropping Chavan, S.G., Cazzonelli, C.I., Chen, Z., Ghannoum, O., Tissue, D.
Smart Glass Film Reduced Ascorbic Acid in Red and Orange Capsicum Fruit Cultivars without Impacting Shelf Life Smart Glass Film (SGF) is a glasshouse covering material designed to permit 80% transmission of photosynthetically active light and block heat-generating solar energy. SGF can reduce crop water and nutrient consumption and improve glasshouse energy use efficiency yet can reduce crop yield. The effect of SGF on the postharvest shelf life of fruits remains unknown.… Authors: Oula Ghannoum, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Chris Cazzonelli, Xin He, Sachin Chavan, Ziad Hamoui, Chelsea Maier, Oula Ghannoum, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T. Tissue, Christopher I Cazzonelli Publisher: Plants April, 2022 Paper	Smart Glass Film (SGF) is a glasshouse covering material designed to permit 80% transmission of photosynthetically active light and block heat-generating solar energy. SGF can reduce crop water and nutrient consumption and improve glasshouse energy use efficiency yet can reduce crop yield. The effect of SGF on the postharvest shelf life of fruits remains unknown.…	Smart Glass Film Reduced Ascorbic Acid in Red and Orange Capsicum Fruit Cultivars without Impacting Shelf Life Oula Ghannoum, Zhonghua Chen, David Tissue, Chris Cazzonelli, Xin He, Sachin Chavan, Ziad Hamoui, Chelsea Maier, Oula Ghannoum, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T. Tissue, Christopher I Cazzonelli
Growing the NSW Agricultural Economy: constraints and opportunities as perceived by farmers The NSW Farmers’ goal sits within a national target, established by the National Farmers’ Federation, of a $AU100 billion contribution by agriculture to the Australian economy by 2030. Within NSW, growth in production and productivity, shifts in production and enterprise mix, technological change, investment in public and on-farm infrastructure, product quality upgrades and value-adding, and… Authors: Baker, D., Tran, C., Coleman, M., Goodacre, M., Arkle, P., Tuckfield, J., Sindel, B. Publisher: Proceedings of 66th Annual Conference of the Australasian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society February, 2022 Paper	The NSW Farmers’ goal sits within a national target, established by the National Farmers’ Federation, of a $AU100 billion contribution by agriculture to the Australian economy by 2030. Within NSW, growth in production and productivity, shifts in production and enterprise mix, technological change, investment in public and on-farm infrastructure, product quality upgrades and value-adding, and…	Growing the NSW Agricultural Economy: constraints and opportunities as perceived by farmers Baker, D., Tran, C., Coleman, M., Goodacre, M., Arkle, P., Tuckfield, J., Sindel, B.
Garbage in garbage out: The precarious link between IoT and blockchain in food supply chains The application of blockchain in food supply chains does not resolve conventional IoT data quality issues. Data on a blockchain may simply be immutable garbage. In response, this paper reports our observations and learnings from an ongoing beef supply chain project that integrates Blockchain and IoT for supply chain event tracking and beef provenance assurance… Authors: Warwick Powell, Marcus Foth, Shoufeng Cao, Valéri Natanelov Publisher: Journal of Industrial Information Integration January, 2022 Paper	The application of blockchain in food supply chains does not resolve conventional IoT data quality issues. Data on a blockchain may simply be immutable garbage. In response, this paper reports our observations and learnings from an ongoing beef supply chain project that integrates Blockchain and IoT for supply chain event tracking and beef provenance assurance…	Garbage in garbage out: The precarious link between IoT and blockchain in food supply chains Warwick Powell, Marcus Foth, Shoufeng Cao, Valéri Natanelov
Panoptic blockchain ecosystems: An exploratory case study of the beef supply chain Blockchain is a technologically enabled expression of the panopticon metaphor – however, duplicated as both a carrot and a stick. This paper demonstrates how the metaphor can be used to deepen an existing understanding of law and governance through the technology and social tool of blockchain. This enhances our understanding of blockchain and shows a… Authors: Lachlan Robb, Felicity Deane, Warwick Powell Publisher: Monash University Law ReviewJournal Article01 January 2020 January, 2022 Paper	Blockchain is a technologically enabled expression of the panopticon metaphor – however, duplicated as both a carrot and a stick. This paper demonstrates how the metaphor can be used to deepen an existing understanding of law and governance through the technology and social tool of blockchain. This enhances our understanding of blockchain and shows a…	Panoptic blockchain ecosystems: An exploratory case study of the beef supply chain Lachlan Robb, Felicity Deane, Warwick Powell
Commercial Cultivation of Australian Wild Oryza spp.: A Review and Conceptual Framework for Future Research Needs Wild Oryza species are being targeted for commercial cultivation due to their high nutritional grain profile, and their association with Aboriginal people in many regions. Australian wild Oryza species have potential as high-value, low-volume, culturally identified, and nutritious food, especially in gourmet food, tourism, restaurants, and value-added products. However, the basic agronomic protocols for their… Authors: Gehan Abdelghany, Penelope Wurm, Linh Thi My Hoang and Sean Mark Bellairs Publisher: Agronomy (Volume 12, Issue 1) December, 2021 Paper	Wild Oryza species are being targeted for commercial cultivation due to their high nutritional grain profile, and their association with Aboriginal people in many regions. Australian wild Oryza species have potential as high-value, low-volume, culturally identified, and nutritious food, especially in gourmet food, tourism, restaurants, and value-added products. However, the basic agronomic protocols for their…	Commercial Cultivation of Australian Wild Oryza spp.: A Review and Conceptual Framework for Future Research Needs Gehan Abdelghany, Penelope Wurm, Linh Thi My Hoang and Sean Mark Bellairs
Towards Assisted Autonomy for Supply Chain Compliance Management In an agricultural supply chain, farmers, food processors, transportation agencies, importers, and exporters must comply with different regulations imposed by one or more jurisdictions depending on the nature of their business operations. Supply chain stakeholders conventionally transport their goods, along with the corresponding documentation via regulators for compliance checks. This is generally followed by a… Authors: Gowri Sankar Ramachandran; Felicity Deane; Sidra Malik; Ali Dorri; Raja Jurdak Publisher: Proceedings of the 2021 Third IEEE International Conference on Trust, Privacy and Security in Intelligent Systems and Applications (TPS-ISA) December, 2021 Paper	In an agricultural supply chain, farmers, food processors, transportation agencies, importers, and exporters must comply with different regulations imposed by one or more jurisdictions depending on the nature of their business operations. Supply chain stakeholders conventionally transport their goods, along with the corresponding documentation via regulators for compliance checks. This is generally followed by a…	Towards Assisted Autonomy for Supply Chain Compliance Management Gowri Sankar Ramachandran; Felicity Deane; Sidra Malik; Ali Dorri; Raja Jurdak
From premise to practice of social consensus: How to agree on common knowledge in blockchain-enabled supply chains Attaining “Common Knowledge” is essential in the formation of deals and agreements, but is hard to achieve over point-to-point communication networks such as the Internet. While blockchain technologies provide a helpful mechanism in the form of technical consensus, originally created to resolve the double-spending problem, little does it address impediments to proper contract formation that… Authors: Warwick Powell, Shoufeng Cao, Thomas Miller, Marcus Foth, Xavier Boyen, Barry Earsman, Santiago del Valle, Charles Turner-Morris Publisher: Computer Networks December, 2021 Paper	Attaining “Common Knowledge” is essential in the formation of deals and agreements, but is hard to achieve over point-to-point communication networks such as the Internet. While blockchain technologies provide a helpful mechanism in the form of technical consensus, originally created to resolve the double-spending problem, little does it address impediments to proper contract formation that…	From premise to practice of social consensus: How to agree on common knowledge in blockchain-enabled supply chains Warwick Powell, Shoufeng Cao, Thomas Miller, Marcus Foth, Xavier Boyen, Barry Earsman, Santiago del Valle, Charles Turner-Morris
Integrating On-chain and Off-chain Governance for Supply Chain Transparency and Integrity. Integrating on-chain and off-chain data storage for decentralised and distributed information systems, such as blockchain, presents specific challenges for providing transparency of data governance and ensuring data integrity through stakeholder engagement. Current research on blockchain-based supply chains focuses on using on-chain governance rules developed for cryptocurrency blockchains to store some critical data points without designing… Authors: Shoufeng Cao, Thomas Miller, Marcus Foth, Warwick Powell, Xavier Boyen, Charles Turner-Morris Publisher: Proc. 5th Symp. Distributed Ledger Technology November, 2021 Paper	Integrating on-chain and off-chain data storage for decentralised and distributed information systems, such as blockchain, presents specific challenges for providing transparency of data governance and ensuring data integrity through stakeholder engagement. Current research on blockchain-based supply chains focuses on using on-chain governance rules developed for cryptocurrency blockchains to store some critical data points without designing…	Integrating On-chain and Off-chain Governance for Supply Chain Transparency and Integrity. Shoufeng Cao, Thomas Miller, Marcus Foth, Warwick Powell, Xavier Boyen, Charles Turner-Morris
What Are the Effects of Short Video Storytelling in Delivering Blockchain-Credentialed Australian Beef Products to China? Short videos have become the most-liked medium for Chinese consumers to learn about a brand’s products or services. This paper assesses how short video storytelling shapes Chinese consumers’ perceptions towards blockchain-credentialed Australian beef and their willingness to pay (WTP). A controlled experiment with a one-minute short video was implemented in an online survey. Respondents in… Authors: Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Warwick Powell, and Jock McQueenie Publisher: Foods October, 2021 Paper	Short videos have become the most-liked medium for Chinese consumers to learn about a brand’s products or services. This paper assesses how short video storytelling shapes Chinese consumers’ perceptions towards blockchain-credentialed Australian beef and their willingness to pay (WTP). A controlled experiment with a one-minute short video was implemented in an online survey. Respondents in…	What Are the Effects of Short Video Storytelling in Delivering Blockchain-Credentialed Australian Beef Products to China? Shoufeng Cao, Marcus Foth, Warwick Powell, and Jock McQueenie
Light‑altering cover materials and sustainable greenhouse production of vegetables: a review This paper reviews the studies on advanced greenhouse cover materials with variable light transmittance, the effects of which on leaf photosynthesis, physiology, and yield. It also provides insights into the potential key biological processes of crops responding to these light changes, specifically light receptors, signal transduction, nutrient biosynthesis pathways during fruit development and ripening. Authors: Xin He, Chelsea Maier, Sachin G. Chavan, Chen-Chen Zhao, Yagiz Alagoz, Christopher Cazzonelli, Oula Ghannoum, David T. Tissue & Zhong-Hua Chen Publisher: Springer Nature B.V. 2021 May, 2021 Paper	This paper reviews the studies on advanced greenhouse cover materials with variable light transmittance, the effects of which on leaf photosynthesis, physiology, and yield. It also provides insights into the potential key biological processes of crops responding to these light changes, specifically light receptors, signal transduction, nutrient biosynthesis pathways during fruit development and ripening.	Light‑altering cover materials and sustainable greenhouse production of vegetables: a review Xin He, Chelsea Maier, Sachin G. Chavan, Chen-Chen Zhao, Yagiz Alagoz, Christopher Cazzonelli, Oula Ghannoum, David T. Tissue & Zhong-Hua Chen
Improvements of plant protein functionalities by Maillard conjugation and Maillard reaction products This review covers recent advances in plant-derived protein modification using Maillard conjugation, including different pretreatments to modify the functionality and bioactivity of plant proteins and their potential uses in practice. An overview of different properties of conjugates and MRPs, including food safety aspects, is given. Authors: Rishi Ravindra Naik, Yong Wang and Cordelia Selomulya Publisher: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition April, 2021 Paper	This review covers recent advances in plant-derived protein modification using Maillard conjugation, including different pretreatments to modify the functionality and bioactivity of plant proteins and their potential uses in practice. An overview of different properties of conjugates and MRPs, including food safety aspects, is given.	Improvements of plant protein functionalities by Maillard conjugation and Maillard reaction products Rishi Ravindra Naik, Yong Wang and Cordelia Selomulya
Smart glass impacts stomatal sensitivity of greenhouse Capsicum through altered light This papers compares the stomatal responses of Capsicum plants grown hydroponically under control glass (70% diffuse light) or the smart glass (SG) film ULR-80, which blocked >50% of short-wave radiation and ~9% of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Authors: Chenchen Zhao, Sachin Chavan, Xin He, Meixue Zhou, Christopher I Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T Tissue, Oula Ghannoum Publisher: Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol. 72, No. 8 January, 2021 Paper	This papers compares the stomatal responses of Capsicum plants grown hydroponically under control glass (70% diffuse light) or the smart glass (SG) film ULR-80, which blocked >50% of short-wave radiation and ~9% of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR).	Smart glass impacts stomatal sensitivity of greenhouse Capsicum through altered light Chenchen Zhao, Sachin Chavan, Xin He, Meixue Zhou, Christopher I Cazzonelli, Zhong-Hua Chen, David T Tissue, Oula Ghannoum
Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield Authors: Sachin G. Chavan, Chelsea Maier, Yagiz Alagoz, Joao C. Filipe, Charles R. Warren, Han Lin, Baohua Jia, Michael E. Loik, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Zhonghua H. Chen, Oula Ghannoum, David T. Tissue Publisher: Wiley Online September, 2020 Paper	Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield	Light‐limited photosynthesis under energy‐saving film decreases eggplant yield Sachin G. Chavan, Chelsea Maier, Yagiz Alagoz, Joao C. Filipe, Charles R. Warren, Han Lin, Baohua Jia, Michael E. Loik, Christopher I. Cazzonelli, Zhonghua H. Chen, Oula Ghannoum, David T. Tissue
Produce prescription to improve health among adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial ‘Food is medicine’ programs such as Produce Prescription (PRx) aim to integrate food-based nutrition programs into healthcare, for the prevention, management and treatment of diet-related diseases, typically for those experiencing food insecurity. However, the impact of PRx on health indicators in Australia has never been tested in a randomised trial. Authors: Kimberly Glover, Jason Wu, Kimberly Glover, Megan Gow, Kathy Trieu, Liping Huang, Kristy K. Law, Bruce Neal, Jencia Wong, Ted Wu, Stephen Twigg, Amanda Gauld, Maria Constantino, Margaret McGill, Stephanie Noonan, David Simmons, Ian D. Caterson, Dariush Mozaffarian, Claudia Nau, Jing Li, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Vincent Wong, Jason H.Y. Wu Publisher: Contemporary Clinical Trials Paper	‘Food is medicine’ programs such as Produce Prescription (PRx) aim to integrate food-based nutrition programs into healthcare, for the prevention, management and treatment of diet-related diseases, typically for those experiencing food insecurity. However, the impact of PRx on health indicators in Australia has never been tested in a randomised trial.	Produce prescription to improve health among adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial Kimberly Glover, Jason Wu, Kimberly Glover, Megan Gow, Kathy Trieu, Liping Huang, Kristy K. Law, Bruce Neal, Jencia Wong, Ted Wu, Stephen Twigg, Amanda Gauld, Maria Constantino, Margaret McGill, Stephanie Noonan, David Simmons, Ian D. Caterson, Dariush Mozaffarian, Claudia Nau, Jing Li, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Vincent Wong, Jason H.Y. Wu
Game-changing ‘nutritional fingerprinting’ research Game-changing ‘nutritional fingerprinting’ research enables accurate early intervention to combat world’s costliest diseases Authors: Prof. Jeremy Nicholson et al Publisher: Nature Food Paper	Game-changing ‘nutritional fingerprinting’ research enables accurate early intervention to combat world’s costliest diseases	Game-changing ‘nutritional fingerprinting’ research Prof. Jeremy Nicholson et al

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