Can engineering biology feed more people with fewer resources?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 September 2022
Engineering biology could transform Australian agriculture, aquaculture and forestry with bio-based feeds, chemicals, sensors and treatments. CSIRO is trialling innovations like biofungicides to boost yields while reducing environmental impacts.
Keywords: engineering biology, agriculture, aquaculture, biofungicide, biosensors, CSIRO, sustainability, biomanufacturing
Getting sedimental about our oceans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 29 September 2022
Seafloor sediments record past oceans, climates, ecosystems and even natural disasters. Using cores and DNA analysis, scientists uncover histories of algal blooms, ice sheet shifts, volcanic eruptions and carbon capture beneath the waves.
Keywords: ocean sediments, climate history, DNA analysis, algal blooms, Antarctica, submarine landslides, RV Investigator, marine science
DNA reference library a game-changer for environmental monitoring
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 October 2022
CSIRO launched the National Biodiversity DNA Library to catalogue DNA of all Australian species. Starting with marine vertebrates, the open-access tool will boost biodiversity monitoring, pest detection, and ecosystem conservation.
Keywords: DNA library, biodiversity, eDNA, CSIRO, marine vertebrates, conservation, Minderoo Foundation
