Dr Vito Butardo Jr

@Swinburne Uni lecturer, cereal grain quality & nutrition, food sustainability & security, crop climate resilience

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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 https://t.co/PSfINqOFRh

#WUE #RiceBreeding #ClimateResilience #SDGs

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

🌾 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: https://t.co/L2SMqXvcl8

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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 https://t.co/yjnPJVy1FC

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

@Swinburne I hope @swinburne took all necessary steps to securely deactivate its X account to prevent unauthorised access. Instead of deleting an account, it’s often safer to leave it inactive, as deletion could allow someone else to register and claim the handle.

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

🌾 Thrilled to share my journey from @UPLBOfficial to @irri to @UQ_News to @CSIRO to @swinburne in a radio interview with @SBSFilipino!

Listen: https://t.co/qK10mrwYut

#RiceResearch #FilipinoBayani #FoodSecurity #AgTech #IRRI #BalikScientist

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

Attending the first day of Australian Rice Industry Rice Conference

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

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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:

https://t.co/0aeiJSO74Y

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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 https://t.co/9ITZXHmqI3

https://t.co/0pt7pMYo7K

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

Are you an inspiring and entrepreneurial academic leader in Australia in the field of Applied Sciences, Engineering, Emerging Technology and Management? Barzan University College (BUC) in Qatar is looking for an Academic Dean to shape the future of applied education.

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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: https://t.co/kTrcIKVFWm

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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

https://t.co/UxfoAe51Ds

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

@myco_research Thanks for reposting 🙏

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

Novel Novacetimonas Species Produces Bacterial Cellulose from Solid-State Fermented Cereal Waste https://t.co/B68DwsrHJn

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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.
https://t.co/W4rjJSUyYZ

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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: https://t.co/Wqrx97O4kP

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

George Hulbert Seed Vault to protect and provide the world's rice seed stock for up to 100 years https://t.co/V1PMkb7lGi via @ABCaustralia

[Dr Vito Butardo Jr @mrriceguy]

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

[CSIRO @CSIRO]

Learn more about these wattle facts. 👇
https://t.co/phJVFfN8WN