National Biodiversity DNA Library Initiative

National Biodiversity DNA Library Initiative

– ABOUT National Biodiversity DNA Library Initiative Sequencing soil or water DNA unveils all organisms present, including pests, pathogens, wild-harvested species, and valued biodiversity. eDNA has detected pests like the crown-of-thorns starfish, searched for...
Genomics for Australian Plants

Genomics for Australian Plants

– ABOUT Genomics for australian plants Australia’s unique flora is the result of millions of years of isolated evolution prior to collision with the Asian continent. There are an astounding 24,000 species of native vascular plants, many of which are found...
Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptiles and Amphibians

– ABOUT amphibian AND REPTILE GENOMICS Established in 2020, the Amphibian and Reptile Genome Initiative is building a robust foundation of genomic data to advance the understanding and conservation of Australia’s unique reptiles and amphibians. By leveraging...
Threatened Species Initiative

Threatened Species Initiative

– ABOUT Threatened Species Initiative   The Threatened Species Initiative (TSI) is a national program aiming to assist the conservation industry in managing species recovery by using cutting-edge genomics technology and advanced computational biology. To do...
Australian Grasslands Initiative

Australian Grasslands Initiative

– ABOUT AUSTRALIAN GRASSLANDS INITIATIVE Present-day, complex communities of rangeland grasses have evolved and dominated much of the Australian continent. The distinctive characteristics of these rangeland grasses are revealed by applying the principles and...