Primary goals
- PhD project to use MinION technology to rapidly detect and identify exotic viruses in imported seeds. This technology will make seed imports cheaper and safer.
- This project is part of the Plant Innovation Centre which provides innovative solutions that detect, identify and manage plant pests, to help strengthen Australia’s biosecurity.
Progress
This project commenced in 2022 and was completed in 2025.
Lead researcher
Project funded by
Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Sustainable Development Goals
This project works towards these UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 15: Life on Land
