Services
Research & Development
Collaborative R&D with institutions and industry. Custom protocol development and propagation method optimisation based in Australia's research capital.
Research partnerships
We work with universities, research institutions, and industry on plant propagation research. Our Canberra location provides proximity to CSIRO, ANU, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens—a unique concentration of plant science expertise.
Research collaborations range from developing protocols for new species to optimising existing methods for commercial efficiency. We provide contract research services or work as partners on funded projects, including those supported by AgriFutures Australia's Emerging Industries Program.
Our research has contributed to propagation advances across emerging industries including native foods, pomegranate, and conservation of threatened species.
Capabilities
Research services
From initial feasibility studies through to commercial-ready protocols.
Protocol development
Custom tissue culture protocols for new or difficult species, optimised for commercial viability.
Variety trials
Propagation and evaluation of new varieties and breeding lines for industry partners.
Method optimisation
Improving multiplication rates, rooting success, and acclimatisation for existing protocols.
Conservation research
Developing protocols for threatened species with no established propagation methods.
Expertise
Research areas
Native plant propagation
Developing protocols for Australian native species, many of which have no established tissue culture methods despite commercial or conservation value.
Emerging crops
Supporting new agricultural industries like native foods, pomegranate, dates, and novel fruit crops with propagation research and protocol development.
Disease resistance
Working with breeding programs to propagate and evaluate disease-resistant selections, supporting variety development for Australian conditions.
Conservation genetics
Supporting conservation programs with propagation of threatened species and preservation of genetic diversity through germplasm storage.
Collaboration
Working with us
Contract research
Fee-for-service research addressing specific propagation challenges or protocol development needs.
Collaborative projects
Joint research partnerships on funded projects, sharing expertise and resources toward common goals.
Industry partnerships
Long-term relationships with industry bodies and grower groups to address sector-wide propagation needs.
Discuss a research collaboration
Contact us to discuss research partnerships, contract services, or collaborative projects. We welcome enquiries from research institutions, industry bodies, and commercial partners.
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