Dr Sharon Downes
@_sharondownes
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Research scientist @CSIRO. Terminator of crop pests. Detective of pesticide resistance. Global thinker. All views are my own.
New South Wales, Australia
Joined August 2014
🎙️ NEW PODCAST Dr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist at @DAFQld, shares her insights on what can be done to manage Fall armyworm in such a challenging season, and what it means for future plantings. Listen 🎧 https://t.co/RMajvArrta
#GRDCPodcast #FAW #PestManagement
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Aussie growers will benefit from improved pest management strategies through 2 new research projects focusing on beneficial insects in canola 🐞🐛🌾. @CSIRO @cesaraustralia More: https://t.co/OvhBNKTQEr 📷 CSIRO, Cesar Australia #GroundcoverOnline #Canola #BeneficialInsects
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📣Exciting opportunity for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Farming Systems Agronomy at Narrabri! Closes April 21 Apply here: https://t.co/fNLUIN68CF
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Long-term changes in pest resistance in China & Australia in response to the introduction of Bt cotton & patterns of insecticide use https://t.co/hHEcuKKiTW Resistance management for both target & 2nd pests should be adopted @QingdaoU @CSIRO @UQ_News @uaarofficial @_sharondownes
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@theGRDC @AgroJAK @JackieBucat @kentonp_ag @Ware_AH @Master4Colin @Matthew67636066 The results of our canola establishment survey are in. Average establishment was 70%. The most important research priorities were depth, moisture, vigor, hypocotyl length and stubble. Thanks to all those who completed the survey.
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We need input from Australian farmers and consultants in a short online survey of canola establishment rates and research priorities to improve canola establishment. Results will be used to guide research in new GRDC-supported project. Survey link: https://t.co/0fHajwa5VC
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Col McMaster and @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY team working hard in central NSW to ensure intermittent rain does not disrupt our studies on water and temperature thresholds on canola germination in @GRDC national canola establishment project led by Dr Andrew Fletcher @CSIRO
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We are hiring! If you 💚 biotech 🧬 and plants 🌱 come join our lab in Canberra & be part of an awesome team delivering #cotton @CSIRO @csd_cotton
https://t.co/GBMFsushY0
jobs.csiro.au
Cotton Biotechnology Research Technician
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Japanese infrastructure firm Kandenko blends science and art to make miniature scenes light up using smart-X conductive threads creating this story called "connecting thoughts" a visualisation of how we are all connected https://t.co/rbQ4AlPxn4
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Coffee production under the shade of mixed hardwoods. Hardwoods will be harvested after ~ 20 years, bringing in more revenue than the previous 20 years combined of specialty coffee sales. This type of system will be a central pillar of the future of coffee production.
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The @CSIRO have unveiled a $25M upgrade for a purpose-built facility to support their cutting-edge cotton research (including working on cotton fibre that doesn’t crease #cantwait). Find out more here: https://t.co/EP7ADHXvIW
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The SurfBench by KALD. Mesmerizing specimen of kinetic design. With the purpose of engaging people in public waiting areas, it makes one curious to explore its function, promotes interaction between people, and keeps users busy by triggering curiosity.
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