Published: 24th June 2019
South Metropolitan Crop Research Hub (SMCRH) is a collaboration on Murdoch University's Perth Campus between Murdoch, Curtin University and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) with funded from Grains Research and Development (GRDC)
Initial site establishment and preparation works for the following SMCRH infrastructure commenced on 24 June 2019 on the SMCRH site off Campus Drive South.
The GRDC and partner investment will develop the following infrastructure located at both Murdoch University and Curtin University:
- Physical Containment Level 1 (PC1/BC1) glasshouse modules at Murdoch University
- Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2/BC2) glasshouse modules at Murdoch University
- 0.96ha of irrigated, netted field plots at Murdoch University
- Growroom containment facility at Curtin University
- Additional infrastructure works and ancillary infrastructure, including water and power service connection.
The grain research infrastructure project will help boost crop productivity and reduce the impact of disease, while significantly improving the productivity and efficiency of crop research in Western Australia (WA).
The project will draw in specialist research skills from each party to develop new research in crop pathology, plant physiology and genetic improvement.
For more information regarding the project please contact PDCSO Project Director Hudson Lun 0418 554 465.
