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Advanced cryobanking for propagation-recalcitrant and critically endangered plant species. This project aims to advance methods for the conservation of recalcitrant/threatened plant species to achieve best practice ecological restoration in areas of high biodiversity. In particular, the nature of freezing and dehydration damage to cell membranes at various stages of tissue culture and cryopreservation will be investigated to try to minimise deleterious effects. In addition, metabolic changes tha ....Advanced cryobanking for propagation-recalcitrant and critically endangered plant species. This project aims to advance methods for the conservation of recalcitrant/threatened plant species to achieve best practice ecological restoration in areas of high biodiversity. In particular, the nature of freezing and dehydration damage to cell membranes at various stages of tissue culture and cryopreservation will be investigated to try to minimise deleterious effects. In addition, metabolic changes that affect cryogenic survival will be assessed to provide further insight into the role of oxidative stress and the toxicity of cryopreservation processes. Ultimately, improved cryogenic protocols will be developed to maintain the integrity of long-term cryobanks of key species for ecological restoration, such as in post-mined areas.Read moreRead less
Mine-site rehabilitation through novel plant and microbe interactions. This project will endeavour to improve restoration technologies aimed at reconstructing diverse and resilient new plant communities following disturbance. The factors which govern successful outcomes of restoration are not fully understood. Current restoration practices rely on the soil microbial community to generate key microbial ecosystem services but their function in novel post-mining substrates modified with soil amelio ....Mine-site rehabilitation through novel plant and microbe interactions. This project will endeavour to improve restoration technologies aimed at reconstructing diverse and resilient new plant communities following disturbance. The factors which govern successful outcomes of restoration are not fully understood. Current restoration practices rely on the soil microbial community to generate key microbial ecosystem services but their function in novel post-mining substrates modified with soil ameliorants is limited. The project aims to use next-generation DNA sequencing to elucidate the structure and function of microbial ecosystem dynamics in modified substrates and apply this understanding to improve restoration outcomes for species and communities affected by the expansion of mining activities in the Pilbara and nationally.Read moreRead less
Defining biologically significant units in spinifex (Triodia spp.) for improved ecological restoration in arid Australia. This project will investigate composition and functioning of the iconic spinifex grasslands of arid Australia. The findings will increase the capacity to restore these landscapes after mining. Project outcomes directly address the national priority for sustainable use of Australia’s biodiversity, particularly of vulnerable ecosystems.
Industrial Transformation Training Centres - Grant ID: IC150100041
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$4,961,622.00
Summary
ARC Training Centre for Mine Site Restoration. ARC Training Centre for Mining Restoration. This training centre aims to deliver integrated research projects and industry-ready professionals focused on the needs of the mining restoration industry. It aims to improve the capacity of the industry to deliver improved financial, social and environmental outcomes. Restoration sits at the heart of Australia’s ability to sustainably and responsibly exploit its vast mineral wealth, and regulatory approva ....ARC Training Centre for Mine Site Restoration. ARC Training Centre for Mining Restoration. This training centre aims to deliver integrated research projects and industry-ready professionals focused on the needs of the mining restoration industry. It aims to improve the capacity of the industry to deliver improved financial, social and environmental outcomes. Restoration sits at the heart of Australia’s ability to sustainably and responsibly exploit its vast mineral wealth, and regulatory approval for mining is dependent on effective restoration. However, the lack of cost-effective restoration solutions at the scale required is currently a major impediment for regulatory and social compliance. The centre aims to overcome this impediment by establishing industry-integrated research training positions that specifically address industry requirements for restoration.Read moreRead less
Root distribution and salinity and soil water dynamics in a chenopod shrubland: implications for restoration ecology. This project investigates the dynamics of water and roots in soils in arid lands to inform revegetation practitioners on the best approaches to reconstruct soils and vegetation after mineral extraction. The project will also provide basic information on the function of chenopod shrublands in arid southern Australia that may be affected by climate change.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100153
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$347,556.00
Summary
Radiogenic bronze and the Indianisation of Southeast Asia. Intense South/Southeast Asian maritime activity began circa 2500 years ago, but the societies involved and their motivation is unknown. Study of exchange networks in chemically distinctive bronzes related to early Buddhism and their likely production centre in eastern India will establish a sound economic basis underlying long-term cultural influence.
Molecular mechanisms underlying extensive replacement of phospholipids by galactolipids and sulfolipids in Hakea prostrata during leaf development. Proteaceae that live on the most nutrient-impoverished soils in the world have an exquisite ability to minimise the amount of phosphorus in cellular membranes of mature leaves by replacing phosphorus-containing lipids with those lacking phosphorus. The project will investigate if this also occurs in the roots and discover the molecular basis for this ....Molecular mechanisms underlying extensive replacement of phospholipids by galactolipids and sulfolipids in Hakea prostrata during leaf development. Proteaceae that live on the most nutrient-impoverished soils in the world have an exquisite ability to minimise the amount of phosphorus in cellular membranes of mature leaves by replacing phosphorus-containing lipids with those lacking phosphorus. The project will investigate if this also occurs in the roots and discover the molecular basis for this minimisation that does not compromise plant functioning. The outcomes will be an improved understanding of how these plants function with such low tissue phosphorus concentrations and the identification of molecular markers that will be valuable to screen crop plants for increased phosphorus-use efficiency, leading to decreased consumption of dwindling and expensive phosphorus fertiliser reserves.Read moreRead less
A novel approach for controlling insect vectors of human disease. Insects are responsible for transmitting a wide variety of debilitating human diseases such as malaria, dengue and yellow fever. Unfortunately, there are very few options available for controlling these insect pests. This project will develop a novel, eco-friendly approach for control of mosquitoes and other important disease vectors.
Managing genetic diversity and evolutionary processes in foundation species for landscape restoration in the midwest of Western Australia. This project analyses genetic structure in four key plant species used for post mining restoration across the midwest. It will provide guidelines for seed collections that ensure planted populations will persist at altered sites after mining and that planted and natural populations can adapt to changing future environmental conditions.
Islands of rocks: geckos as a model system to understand patterns of biodiversity, endemism and speciation in the Kimberley. Australia is renowned for its diversity of lizards, yet a plethora of new "cryptic" gecko species continue to be discovered. The project will densely sample the complex Kimberley to understand the evolution of its geckos, which will shed light on true levels of species diversity and the geological and environmental history of this biodiversity hotspot.