We apply developments in genomic science to understand the evolutionary diversification and development of plant species, and to characterise and utilise knowledge on intra-specific genetic diversity to support plant conservation programmes.
Our specific aims are:
To understand the genome dynamics underlying plant biology, providing insight into the capacity of lineages to respond to challenges and change.
To better understand the relationship between genotype and organismal phenotype and function to provide insights into the underlying genomic basis of developmental and evolutionary aspects of organisms that are essential for their survival and adaptation.
To characterise patterns of genomic variation in threatened and declining species and translate the findings into practical recommendations to conserve genetic diversity and maximise population survival prospects.
To increase resolution in our understanding of evolutionary relationships among species to support the establishment of robust and predictive classifications and elucidate past responses of species and lineages to historical environmental change.