Advanced reproductive technologies to protect amphibian biodiversity. This project aims to develop new reproductive and biobanking technologies to capture and preserve the genetic diversity of endange

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Advanced reproductive technologies to protect amphibian biodiversity. This project aims to develop new reproductive and biobanking technologies to capture and preserve the genetic diversity of endangered amphibians and harness sophisticated genomic and quantitative genetic approaches to genetically rescue imperiled species. Expected outcomes include: 1) the development and implementation of new cryopreservation technologies, 2) the refinement of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) techniques to integrate biobanked material into threatened species management, and 3) critical data on the multigenerational genetic consequences of mixing gene pools. Findings will significantly benefit wildlife conservation organisations by enabling more cost-effective restoration and protection of Australia's unique biodiversity.. Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4104 - Environmental Management. Lead: Prof Phillip Byrne