Dr David Murphy et al (PBSF010) explored the use of strontium isotopes as markers of provenance for biosecurity purposes. The work showed some potential and certainly added to our knowledge base. David and his colleagues have now published the work: Murphy DT, Allen CM, Ghidan O, et al. Analysing Sr isotopes in low-Sr samples such […]
Fire is a natural part of Australia’s landscape, but while the recent fires were completely unprecedented, they do allow us an opportunity to examine the impact A. psidii might have on regeneration. A new project (PBSF029) headed by Geoff Pegg from QDAF should give us some answers – see the projects page for more information.
Project leader, Organisation Geoff Pegg, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Status Contracting Background While fire is considered an important selection agent in the development of Australia’s native flora (Gill 1975), the development of new epicormic and young seedlings en-masse are ideal for the development and spread of A. psidii. The impact A. psidii might […]
The Foundation’s first round focussed on delivering further impact from PBCRC investments. The Board was delighted to receive over 50 applications, totalling over $1.4m in requests, highlighting the significant need for national investment in plant biosecurity science.
The 2019 funding round called for proposals in the following areas: environmental biosecurity (with clear overlap with social and community biosecurity), and in particular myrtle rust (with clear linkages to the Draft National Action Plan – below); building on the social biosecurity program of the PBCRC, including indigenous engagement; urban and peri-urban biosecurity; opportunities to […]