The application of genomics in fisheries management has been largely underutilised. This is partly due to the lack of power that conventional genetic methods have to address fisheries management issues.
The completion of the native rewarewa (Knightia excelsa) tree genome sequence is demonstrating New Zealand is now taking charge of producing genomes on its native species.
Most animals don’t survive in the extreme environments of volcanoes, ocean trenches or mountain glaciers, yet ice on the West Coast of New Zealand is home to a unique set of animals.
Applications are now open for SING Aotearoa 2021. This week-long residential programme will be held in Christchurch from Sunday evening 24th to Friday 29th of January.
Dr Florian Pichlmueller’s research integrates genetic, genomic, ecological and statistical tools for a better understanding of invasive species and their effects on island ecosystems.
Information from the newly developed kākāpō genome is not only expected to improve kākāpō survival in New Zealand, it should also help in the conservation of other endangered species.
In a world first, New Zealand researchers have sequenced the genome of three wasps, two of which are invasive wasps in New Zealand, paving the way for new methods of control for these significant pests.
Anastasia Rickard has always been interested in genetics, but is taking a less traditional approach to demonstrating the impact of inheritance and science in our lives.