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PyroAg Research Partner Appointed to Lead Soil CRC Program
PyroAg congratulates Professor Megh Mallavarapu from the University of Newcastle on his appointment to lead the Soil CRC’s New Products for Soil Fertility and Function research program.
Professor Mallavarapu and his research team have worked with PyroAg to investigate Wood Vinegar and build a stronger scientific understanding of its interactions with soils, microorganisms and plant growth.
At the time of his Soil CRC appointment, PyroAg had already worked with Megh and his team for four years and had commenced a further two-year research project, supported through a CSIRO Innovation Connections grant, investigating crop yield responses using PyroAg Wood Vinegar.
Expertise in Soil Microbiology
Professor Mallavarapu is Professor of Environmental Biotechnology at the University of Newcastle and has extensive research experience in environmental microbiology, soil health, bioremediation and interactions between microorganisms and environmental contaminants.
His particular interest in soil microorganisms aligns closely with PyroAg’s research into the relationship between Wood Vinegar and soil biology.
As Professor Mallavarapu explained in his Soil CRC profile, soil microbes perform multiple functions that can contribute to soil fertility and agricultural productivity. His research has also examined soil algae, cyanobacteria and beneficial bacteria, alongside the effects of pesticides and other contaminants on soil health.
New Products for Soil Fertility and Function
Professor Mallavarapu was appointed to lead the Soil CRC’s New Products for Soil Fertility and Function research program.
The program formed part of the Soil CRC’s wider research into improving Australian soils and agricultural productivity, with farmer groups and practical end-user outcomes central to its approach.
For PyroAg, the appointment recognised the expertise of a researcher who had already played an important role in developing the scientific evidence behind its Wood Vinegar research program.
Building the Research Behind PyroAg Wood Vinegar
PyroAg’s collaboration with University of Newcastle researchers has contributed to peer-reviewed research investigating Wood Vinegar, including its interaction with soil microbial communities and plant growth-promoting bacteria.
This research continues to provide important scientific foundations for understanding how Wood Vinegar may complement Australian farming systems.
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