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In collaboration with nine botanic gardens around Australia we are enhancing myrtle rust monitoring by integrating surveillance, diagnostics and outreach to protect many of our iconic native flora
Deployment of the spore tracker in the botanic gardens
Demonstrate the spore tracker to the public (24 June 2025)
Air sampler deployment in the field
Deployment of the spore tracker in the botanic gardens
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Myrtle rust is a devastating fungal disease threatening our native species
Spore Trapping
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Collecting air samples using next generation cyclone samplers
deployed in Botanic Gardens around Australia.
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Myrtle Rust Detection
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Detect and quantify airborne myrtle rust using high-throughput molecular analyses.
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Strain Analysis
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Develop new tests to identify new and emerging strains
threatening our native plants.
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Saving Native Species
Partnering with passionate plant conservationists
to save our native species.
Teaching Outreach
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ANU leads STEM programs and workshops to engage the public.
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