Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics

section heading graphic   Overview

The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics at Southern Cross University conducts research on the application of molecular techniques to researching and utilising plant genetic resources. The Centre provides research and commercial services in plant gene characterisation, genetic fingerprinting technology and genetic transformation.

section heading graphic   Competitive Advantages

The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics provides a range of commercial DNA analysis services, particularly plant genotyping and fingerprinting, for purposes of genetic purity testing, detecting breaches of intellectual property rights, and support applications for Plant Breeder’s Rights and patents.

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A wide range of expertise and facilities exists to service plant genetics research and development. The Centre employs the most advance technologies in molecular biology and genetics to address the disciplines of plant genomics, gene isolation, biodiversity studies, bioprospecting, plant breeding, tissue culturing and genetic transformation. It also has a selection of plant genes, genetic material and molecular markers that constitute biotech marketing opportunities.

The Centre has attracted approximately $30 million in research funding since it was founded in 1996. This Centre is a leading laboratory in Australia and internationally in the development of applied plant genomics projects and genotyping.

section heading graphic   Corporate Alliances/Partnerships

  • CRC for Molecular Plant Breeding
  • CRC for Sustainable Production Forestry
  • CRC for Innovative Grain Food Products
  • CRC for Sugar Industry through Innovation Biotechnology
  • Molecular Plant Breeding CRC
  • Puragrain Pty Limited
  • BRI Australia Pty Limited
  • Grains and Research Development Corporation
  • Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

Partnering Opportunities

The Centre seeks new collaborative and/or contract research opportunities with other organisations interested in leading-edge plant genetics, genomics and biotechnology. In particular synergistic relationships are sought where each party can provide complementary resources leading to value-added outcomes as a result of the Centre’s advanced plant biotechnological research contributions.

Contact Person Prof Robert Henry Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics Logo
Job Title Director, Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics
Southern Cross University
Address PO Box 157
City/Suburb Lismore
NSW 2480 Australia
Email rhenry@scu.edu.au
Phone +61 2 6620 3356
Fax +61 2 6622 2080
Website Address www.scu.edu.au/research/cpcg

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