CSIRO has developed plants that produce DHA, a healthy omega-3 oil component, reducing pressure on declining fish resources worldwide and providing Australian grain growers with new high-value crops.
In partnership with the community and industry, we undertake world-class research into the evolution and ecology of invasive species and the molecular biology and physiology of insects.
The bioeconomy will provide a platform to a sustainable future by providing security of food, water and energy supplies, reduced emissions, and the sustainable use of both biological and non-biological resources.
CSIRO scientists have joined one of the world’s largest biotechnology consortia to help develop crops which produce oils to be used by the chemicals industry as sustainable alternatives to those derived from the world’s non-renewable stocks of crude oil.
Australia’s CSIRO Livestock Industries and its partner, New Zealand’s principal pastoral food Research Institute, AgResearch, have predicted the global financial crisis could significantly reduce investment in biotechnology and agricultural science.
Australasia’s major livestock industries’ science and agribusiness conference – Horizons in Livestock Sciences – will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28-30 October 2008.
AusBiotech 2008 is a comprehensive conference program and bioindustry exhibition which aims to bring together representatives from the global biotechnology industry.
CSIRO’s understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on natural and planted forests is helping forestry and natural resource managers prepare for the future.
CSIRO has significant capability in hardwood and softwood improvement programs, based on its knowledge of species genetic architecture and the latest genetic marker techniques.
Dr Megan Fisher is acting Chief of CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies, she has tertiary qualifications in science and business and an outstanding track record in strategic management, business development and technology commercialisation.
Dr Lovell leads research in statistical bioinformatics for agribusiness and is responsible for a diverse and talented group of mathematicians, statisticians and informaticians located around Australia.
This overview explains how CSIRO scientists have developed a powerful new technology that removes pesticide and herbicide residues from water. (2 pages)
