#bioinformatics

Genomic assessment of early signatures of adaptation from a provenance trial

This project performs genomic analyses of juvenile eucalyptus trees from the Collaborator’s climate-adapted provenance trial at Nardoo Hills. The expected outcome is to identify genetic variation associated with greater fitness in two key revegetation eucalypts, Eucalyptus microcarpa and Eucalyptus melliodora. The project may provide valuable insights into the genetic mechanisms underpinning resilience and adaptation, which are vital for informing conservation strategies and restoring ecosystems.

Maximising effectiveness of limited insecticide resources to improve sheep health and wool yields

This project will establish best practice for insecticide applications in the sheep industry using molecular genetic analysis and computational modelling. The expected outcomes are to understand the level of resistance and cross resistance to the primary insecticides and to use computational modelling to develop optimal strategies for insecticide rotation. This solution will help prolong the usefulness of existing insecticides thereby improving animal health and profitability.