Miranda Slaven
Research Scientist, Crop Protection
My role in the department
Miranda joined DPIRD Northam’s crop protection team as a Research Scientist in May 2021 to determine the applicability of electric weed control technology within Australian systems. She is achieving this through analysing the effect of weed morphology, soil conditions and other technical factors on electrical application efficacy. Miranda is also analysing the applicability of the machinery currently available commercially in the international market as well as its economic viability.
Projects
- What is the best fit for electric weed control in Australia?
Key Expertise
Electric weed control, weed research, alternative weed management, integrated weed management, weed morphology, soil science and scientific writing.
Qualifications
- MSc in Agricultural Science (Soil Science and Plant Nutrition), The University of Western Australia, 2022
- BSc in Agriculture and Environmental Science, The University Western Australia, 2020
My articles
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DPIRD research officer Jeremy Curry is working on a project to lift barley protein levels by delaying nitrogen fertiliser applications.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019 - 3:52pm
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Barley plants tagged for head and stem sampling at DPIRD’s Wongan Hills Research Facility as part of a pre-breeding trial to develop more heat tolerant varieties.
Australian Barley Technical Symposium: Research to aid development of heat tolerant barley varieties
Wednesday, 11 September 2019 - 1:26pm
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WA’s black truffle industry is growing rapidly.
Monday, 9 September 2019 - 11:29am
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At the iLime app launch at Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days are (l-r) GRDC acting senior regional manager – west Peter Bird, DPIRD senior research officer Chris Gazey, Dr James Fisher of Desiree Futures, Premier’s Midcareer Fellow Dr Fiona Evans and GRDC agronomy, soils and farming systems west manager Dr Rowan Maddern.
Thursday, 29 August 2019 - 10:15am
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Use the National Sheep Health Declaration to minimise the risk of bringing home biosecurity risks with your new rams.
Friday, 23 August 2019 - 12:24pm