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Research capabilities

We have five Centres of Innovation. These centres provide a flexible, cross-disciplinary framework for our work, promoting a creative, forward-thinking approach to scientific challenges.

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Sustainable land and water use. We develop crop production systems to enhance productivity in balance with the environment, and meet consumer expectations for health, safety and quality. Increased production efficiency provides community-wide environmental, economic and social benefits.
High perormance plants icon High performance plants. Superior crops and ornamental plants are valued by growers and the market alike. We use a range of systems, including conventional and gene techniques, to improve the genetic potential of food and non-food plants with the aim of producing high value cultivars for specific end uses.
Personalised foods Personalised foods. Conflicts between consumers’ health needs and lifestyles are creating new challenges and opportunities for the food industry. Using our specialised knowledge we are developing foods and food products that are both nutritious and convenient and may lower the risk of disease. New knowledge is making it possible to personalise foods to meet individual needs.
High value marine products High value marine products. Seafood and functional ingredients extracted from the components of seafood processing provide huge opportunities to add value to New Zealand’s fishery resources. We also work with industry partners to develop and deliver postharvest processing technology and product innovation.
New biomolecules and biomaterials New biomolecules and biomaterials. Extracts from plants and marine fauna provide the raw materials for innovation in this area. We are discovering novel properties and developing new uses for these natural products. Potential applications include agriculture, packaging, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

 

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