Welcome to the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG).

The ACPFG is using gene technology to discover how wheat and barley can deal with harsh environmental conditions and cope with Australia's changing climate.

Scientists at the ACPFG are focusing on stresses that impact agriculture in Australia, including drought, salinity, high or low temperatures and mineral deficiencies or toxicities.

These stresses, known as abiotic stresses, are a major cause of cereal crop yield and quality loss throughout the world.

ACPFG is now accepting scholarship applications for 2010. More information is available on the scholarships page.