Dr Vito Butardo Jr

🌾 My new article in The Conversation: In this article, I discuss how El Niño affects rice production and why research into climate-resilient crops is critical for global food security. Read more here: theconversation.com/a-severe… via @ConversationEDU

Sharing my radio interview yesterday with ABC Radio National Hour. Special thanks to Clare O'Halloran for producing and Fran Kelly for the interview. Could the upcoming El Nino threaten the world's rice supply? Listen to find out. abc.net.au/listen/programs/t… via @ABCaustralia

🌾 New paper in @FrontPlantSci: Rice can save water without losing yield. Across 20 varieties under moderate water stress, we found two strategies: inherent tolerance and adaptive plasticity with leaf papillae physically reducing water loss. 🔗 Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/two-pathw…

British rice? Yes, please! 🌾 Exciting trial in the Fens with cold-hardy varieties like basmati & sushi rice. Big step for climate-smart farming! 🍚 #UKRiceTrial #ClimateSmartAg ceh.ac.uk/press/rice-takes-r… – at Melbourne, Victoria

🌾 Thrilled to share my journey from @UPLBOfficial to @irri to @UQ_News to @CSIRO to @swinburne in a radio interview with @SBSFilipino! Listen: sbs.com.au/language/filipino… #RiceResearch #FilipinoBayani #FoodSecurity #AgTech #IRRI #BalikScientist – at Melbourne, Victoria

Celebrating 100 years of Australian rice! The Leeton Museum & Art Gallery's special exhibition, "A Century of Rice," is a fantastic tribute to this vital industry. So proud to see the rich history of the Riverina region on display. #AustralianRice #Leeton #RiceIndustry

Attending the first day of Australian Rice Industry Rice Conference – at Whitton, New South Wales

Combining stomatal & non-stomatal leaf traits helps improves water-use efficiency without yield loss. New roadmap for climate-resilient varieties with Yvonne Fernando @SwinburneUni funded by @AgriFuturesAU mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/7/843 #WUE #RiceBreeding #ClimateResilience #SDGs

Congratulations Yvonne Fernando on our rice climate adaptation review in Biology which features an interactive stress-quality network model. Thanks to @AgriFuturesAU for funding: lnkd.in/ggV6DVb3

Come work and collaborate with us. @Swinburne is recruiting a Lecturer in Biochemistry & Biotechnology! Apply by June 29, 2025. Why Apply? * Innovative Teaching * Research Excellence * Supportive Environment 🔗 Apply Here: seek.com.au/job/84740864

Our review on sustainable waste treatment published in Waste Management journal Key finding: Integrated systems achieve 95% removal of antibiotic resistance genes + 55% faster treatment FREE ACCESS until July 11 authors.elsevier.com/c/1l8Lo… linkedin.com/pulse/advancing…

Thanks @RiceExtension for sending me three copies of this book. Much appreciated.

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Excited to be part of the panel for the Filipino Graduate Researchers Reception on 30 April 2025, hosted by FASTCO and the Philippines-Australia Committee for Education at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne 🇵🇭🇦🇺 🔗 Register: bit.ly/FASTCOPhDReception

Privileged to be invited to talk about how "Genetic Manipulation of Starch Branching Enzyme IIb Lowers Glycaemic Index in Rice Grains" in the inaugural BioMACS2025 @Woxsen University woxsen.edu.in/biomacs-2025/

Novel Novacetimonas Species Produces Bacterial Cellulose from Solid-State Fermented Cereal Waste linkedin.com/pulse/novel-nov…

Proud of our NPS20011 students at @Swinburne for their achievements in the Social Innovation Challenge! Over 120 students tackled local issues using science posted by @Boroondara. swinburne.edu.au/news/2024/0…

Our team at Swinburne University of Technology has developed a non-destructive method to visualise zinc movement in germinating rice grains using synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microscopy in collaboration with the Australian Synchrotron: lnkd.in/g8cKgi74

George Hulbert Seed Vault to protect and provide the world's rice seed stock for up to 100 years abc.net.au/news/2024-09-08/r… via @ABCaustralia

Our group has just started exploring wattleseeds, a nutritious native Australian bushfood rich in protein and fibre. We're collaborating with industry and Indigenous communities to promote sustainable practices and support the native food industry. #WattleDay #Wattleseeds – at Melbourne, Victoria