Tools & Technology

Publication

The admixed brushtail possum genome reveals invasion history in New Zealand and novel imprinted genes

Combining genome assembly with population and functional genomics can provide valuable insights to development and evolution, as well as tools for species management. Here, we…

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Report

A systematic literature review of attitudes to pest control methods in New Zealand

This systematic literature review on attitudes to pest control methods in New Zealand has been funded as part of New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science…

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Webinar

End use cases of reference databases

Wananga 1: End use cases of reference databases Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library wānanga series Facilitators: Dr Susie Wood (Cawthron) & Dr Shaun…

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Summary

BRIEF: Evaluating the use of gene drives for wasp control

Introduced wasps in Aotearoa New Zealand damage native ecosystems, harm human health, and threaten the beekeeping industry. Current pest control of wasps relies on spraying…

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Webinar

Crazy & Ambitious 4: Dialogue on complex socio-environmental issues

Online quick-fire presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4: Dialogue on complex socio-environmental issues, with Marie McEntee, University of Auckland.

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Report

Mātauranga Māori in the Mātauranga Māori Framework for Surveillance of Plant Pathogens – A Literature Review

This report has been commissioned by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research as part of the research programme ‘Mātauranga Māori Framework for Surveillance (MMFS) of Plant Pathogens’.…

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Video

Kaurilands Summit 3 – 2023

A playlist of presentations given at the Kaurilands Summit 3 held by Ngā Rākau Taketake, 9 – 12 May 2023, at Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei.

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Media

PhD students for University of Otago Josh Gilligan and Gemma McLaughlin talk about their fight against one of New Zealand’s smallest pests.

Sting-riddled students are removing wasp nests in Dunedin for free to further their research to stop the invasive pests costing the economy more than $130million…

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Publication

Novel biotechnologies for eradicating wasps: seeking Māori studies students’ perspectives with Q method

Aligned with the New Zealand government’s ‘Predator-Free 2050’ target for Aotearoa New Zealand, National Science Challenge: Our biological Heritage supports research into five distinct ‘novel…

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Publication

Gene drives and rodent control: response to Piaggio et al.

Piaggio et al. recently outlined the role that new synthetic biology technologies may play in addressing a myriad of issues in conservation. One area they focused on…

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Media

Scientists choose cryopreservation to store plant material for decades

Some of New Zealand’s native plants are undergoing cryopreservation freezing as scientists explore conservation techniques that could protect at-risk species for future generations. RNZ spoke…

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Webinar

State-Of-The-Art Surveillance webinar

Surveillance is an essential part of protecting New Zealand’s economic assets and natural taonga from damaging exotic organisms. To strengthen our biosecurity system, researchers at BioHeritage…

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Publication

Gene silencing for invasive paper wasp management: Synthesized dsRNA can modify gene expression but did not affect mortality

Invasive paper wasps such as Polistes dominula are a major pest and problem for biodiversity around the globe. Safe and highly targeted methods for the control of…

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Publication

Impacts of Rapid Desiccation on Oxidative Status, Ultrastructure and Physiological Functions of Syzygium maire (Myrtaceae) Zygotic Embryos in Preparation for Cryopreservation

Syzygium maire is a highly threatened Myrtaceae tree species endemic to New Zealand. Due to its recalcitrant seed storage behaviour, cryopreservation is the only viable…

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Report

SO1 scoping panel report

This report was put together by the Strategic Outcome 1 group, focused on creating a biological heritage scorecard for Aotearoa. Scoping panel reports are documents…

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Presentation

An introduction to Integrated Surveillance – Waitangi Wood

Presented as part of the Kaurilands Summit 2023, hosted by Ngā Rākau Taketake. To find out more about the Integrated Surveillance research theme please…

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