Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100808]Researchers: J. Scott Keogh (Chief Investigator) , Phillip Byrne (Chief Investigator) , Dr David Hunter (Partner Investigator) , Dr Michael Magrath (Partner Investigator) , Dr Peter Harlow (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Developing Assisted Reproductive Technologies for the Conservation of Critically Endangered Australian Amphibians. Unprecedented rates of species extinction are of global concern. Although high extinction rates are reported for all vertebrate classes, amphibians are the most severely affected. Captive-breeding programs play a key role in maintaining populations of endangered amphibian species, but in most cases reproductive rates are too low to support long term re-introduction programmes. This study aims to develop sophisticated Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) to enhance the propagation and genetic management of endangered Australian frog species. ART is a powerful new approach to ex situ conservation that, if integrated into existing captive breeding programs, will ensure the preservation of Australia’s unique amphibian biodiversity.
Funding Amount $160,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP140100808
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100808
