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Upskilling in plant tissue culture techniques over the ditch

New Zealand shares many of the same biosecurity concerns to Australia when it comes to plant tissue culture imports. During the month of October, I visited New Zealand to learn about tissue culture techniques, challenges, and their post-entry quarantine (PEQ) processes.

From forests to the lab: Reflections on my first placement in Sydney

This placement was part of my research training under my PhD project ‘Transformational Molecular Approaches for Forest Pests and Pathogens’. Over the course of one week in Sydney, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both field and laboratory work, connecting practical skills with my research objectives.

Stand and block Xylella

It was a beautiful spring day when we arrived in Mildura, Victoria for the Xylella National Preparedness Workshop. The flight path into Mildura provides an excellent view of some of the agricultural crops in the area (see pic), a sobering reminder of the importance of biosecurity in keeping exotic plant pests out of Australia. What better place…

On the road: Sarah at B3

I had a wonderful time at the Better Border Biosecurity (B3) conference in Wellington, New Zealand. Such a pretty city by the bay. The venue was Te Papa Tongarewa, an incredible museum and one I had been hoping to visit for years. I gave a presentation about the Training Centre and opportunities for trans-Tasman collaborations.…