Advances in emerging genome-based technologies offer new tools and solutions for our most significant challenges, paving the way to healthier crops, livestock and fisheries.

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Boosting Aussie wheat: How new reference genomes are revolutionising wheat farming down under
Agriculture
Boosting Aussie wheat: How new reference genomes are revolutionising wheat farming down under
Agriculture

Wheat plays a vital role in Australia's agriculture, with over 41 million tons produced annually across more than 200 varieties. However, challenges such as pests, diseases, and climate variability make it essential to develop wheat strains tailored to specific environmental conditions. While traditionally plant research has relied on a single reference genome, the field is now advancing toward pangenomics—creating multiple reference genomes to capture the full genetic diversity of a species.

To support this shift, AGRF is collaborating with Professor Rajeev Varshney of Murdoch University to build a comprehensive pangenome for ten key wheat varieties, using advanced genomic technologies. This project will provide detailed contig assemblies and high-resolution genomic data by integrating PacBio HiFi long-reads with Hi-C (Omni-C) data. These efforts aim to improve wheat’s resilience to drought, disease, and other stresses, ultimately supporting global food security through genomics-driven crop improvement.

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Agriculture
Discovering Biodiversity: The Bug Barcode Blitz 2024 in Western Australia
AGRF People and Culture, Agriculture
Discovering Biodiversity: The Bug Barcode Blitz 2024 in Western Australia
AGRF People and Culture, Agriculture

Western Australia's stunning and diverse landscapes are home to an incredible array of invertebrate species. To help uncover and document this biodiversity, the innovative WA Bug Barcode Blitz program has emerged.  As part of National Science Week, this program engages students and the community in STEM learning experiences and deepen their understanding of global diversity loss.

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Nuts for knowledge. Can walnuts be the answer for stressed university students?
Agriculture
Nuts for knowledge. Can walnuts be the answer for stressed university students?
Agriculture

AGRF’s genomic data is helping researchers explore the connections between gut health, gut microbiota and brain health, particularly in relation to stress and depression.

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Agriculture
The future is fungi: Transforming agriculture and climate change
Agriculture
The future is fungi: Transforming agriculture and climate change
Agriculture

“Our aim is to utilise microorganisms, especially fungi, to capture carbon from the atmosphere and return it to the soil.” Abed Chaudhury.

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