Development of cryopreservation for high value provenance collections of recalcitrant plant species used in post-mining restoration [ 2009-06-30 - 2013-02-28 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Ping Che (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Ricardo Mancera (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Shane Turner (Chief Investigator) ,  Gary Bryant (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Alan Mark (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Development of cryopreservation for high value provenance collections of recalcitrant plant species used in post-mining restoration. This project will develop new and innovative ways to store highly valued native plant germplasm at ultra cold temperatures (-196 °C, in liquid nitrogen) as a means to ensure that elite genotypes used in minesite restoration and critically endangered species are not lost forever to extinction. This project will be the first of its type in Australia utilising a multidisciplinary approach to answer key storage questions and will provide significant national benefits to conservation programs and landcare groups, providing these with additional resources to ensure the long-term survival of native plant germplasm collections.

Funding Amount $450,000

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