Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100751]
Researchers:
Moore, Ben
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof William Foley
(Chief Investigator)
,
Professor Phil Hugenholtz
(Chief Investigator)
,
Professor Phil Hugenholtz
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Daniel Lunney
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Understanding the koala microbiome: unlocking the secrets of koala health and dietary specialisation, and successful husbandry and translocation. This project aims to discover how the composition and function of koala gastrointestinal microbial communities differ in space and time in response to the varying nutritional quality and chemical composition of koala diets. Using detailed chemical analysis, cutting edge metagenomic and bioinformatic pipelines and powerful approaches to study enzyme functions in the koala’s gut, the investigators aims to reveal the role of microbes in detoxification of plant toxins and degradation of recalcitrant fibre fractions. The outcomes aim to facilitate the use of faecal transplants to improve digestive function for translocated and rehabilitated koalas, enhancing options for koala management and conservation.
Funding Amount $355,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100751
- ARC : LP140100751