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Methods for the extraction, storage, amplification and sequencing of DNA from environmental samples

Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the…
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Thesis: Detection and prevention: Improving techniques to manage Phytophthora agathidicida, the causal agent of kauri dieback

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) have been published as molecular detection techniques for P. agathidicida; however, they are not yet…
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Using soil bacterial communities to predict physico-chemical variables and soil quality

Soil ecosystems consist of complex interactions between biological communities and physico-chemical variables, all of which contribute to the overall quality of soils. Despite this, changes…
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Environmental DNA sampling detects between-habitat variation in soil arthropod communities, but is a poor indicator of fine-scale spatial and seasonal variation

Arthropods have been useful and important ecological indicators of environmental change, but morphological identification of key groups is labour-intensive and expertise-demanding. Molecular methods using environmental…
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BRIEF: Find a Pest

How can we support early detection of new pests and increase our understanding of the distribution and density of existing pests? Through harnessing citizen science!
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Trust in science and scientists: Effects of social attitudes and motivations on views regarding climate change, vaccines and gene drive technology

Trust in science and scientists (TSS) is an increasingly important topic with respect to how science is applied within society. However, its role regarding specific…
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Niche partitioning in a guild of invasive mammalian predators

Predators compete aggressively for resources, establishing trophic hierarchies that influence ecosystem structure. Competitive interactions are particularly important in invaded ecosystems where introduced predators can suppress…
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Sociality reduces the probability of eradication success of arthropod pests

Social insects are successful and globally significant invaders. Compared to ongoing suppression, eradication is seen as an ideal solution and cost effective in the long…
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BRIEF: Te Tiriti Guided National DNA Reference Library

DNA-based monitoring tools are routinely used for conservation, biodiversity, and biosecurity surveillance. Aotearoa New Zealand lacks a national DNA reference library for local species, which…
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BRIEF: Māori perspectives on potential new pest control

Genetic technologies could be very useful for pest control in Aotearoa New Zealand, but social acceptance and support is needed before these can be considered,…
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Crazy & Ambitious 4: Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library (Day 1)

Online presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4 (Day 1): Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library, with Manpreet Dhami, Maanaki Whenua Landcare Research.
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BRIEF: Learning from a National Science Challenge

Biodiversity and biosecurity research helps to sustain a thriving environment, economy and society. But researchers and research programmes are often hindered by resourcing, institutional silos,…
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Crazy & Ambitious 4 – 2024

A playlist of presentations given at New Zealand’s Biological Heritage Science Challenge conference, Crazy & Ambitious 3. 24 – 27 May 2022, at Te Papa,…
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Ancient Rongoā Māori practices to fight Kauri dieback are part of a broader revival of indigenous traditional practices in NZ

Traditional Rongoā Māori health practitioners claim indigenous treatments are curing Kauri trees of dieback and the Government is investing.
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Professor Peter Dearden was part of a panel discussing genetic methods for pest control

Skip to 1.55min to hear Peter Dearden speak at the Primary Industries Summit.
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The potential for the use of gene drives for pest control in New Zealand: a perspective. 

Genetic technologies such as gene editing and gene drive systems have recently emerged as potential tools for pest control. Gene drives, in particular, have been…
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