Plant Power

your house built from cannabis, your car manufactured using chia components, and your fuel extracted from the succulent we use to make tequila.

When it comes to plant-based sustainability solutions, industrial hemp is finally getting a foot in the door. But have you heard about agave, plantago, sorghum, and sage?

These crops cope better in hot climates, use less water, and grow faster. University of Adelaide researchers are investigating a range of novel functions too, far beyond simply appreciating their nutritional value.

Our team believes Australia has the potential to boast a booming biofuel industry driven by drought-resistant crops. We could even become entirely self (and seed) sufficient. Its high time bioproducts hit the mainstream. And how can insects help?

Come along and hear what leading plant scientists foresee for the future.

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