AgriBio research programs
Collaborating for better science outcomes
A key objective of AgriBio is to facilitate science collaboration between La Trobe's staff and students and DPI’s staff, leading to better science outcomes for the benefit of Victoria and Australia. Initial collaborations will include animal, plant, soil and microbial biosciences, and ecology and biodiversity. Joint AgriBio scientific programs will include
- world-leading gene discovery and functional genomics in major plant and animal species of importance to Victoria and Australia
- molecular breeding for disease resistance, drought tolerance, bioenergy and health
- molecular diagnostics, biological control and other management strategies for weeds and plant & animal pests and diseases of importance to Victoria and Australia
- physiology and genetics related to plant and animal bioactives and health, and
- developing sustainable systems of animal and plant production.
Research will span the spectrum from strategic to applied science. Potential collaborations may include materials science, forensic science, nanotechnology, electronic engineering / sensor technology, bioinformatics, e-science and chemistry.
In the future, collaboration between La Trobe and DPI scientists may extend beyond the confines of the AgriBio building, to involve cross-faculty projects within the Faculties of Science Technology and Engineering, Law and Management, and Humanities and Social Sciences.