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Bringing Archaeal biodiversity to life from native Australian herbivores (2021–2024)

Abstract:
The aim of this project is to provide deep functional understanding of our recent discovery of novel microbes from the Domain Archaea that inhabit the digestive tracts of native Australian herbivores. These animals are unique natural resources of great cultural, environmental, and economic significance, but increasingly susceptible to habitat change and degradation. Very little is currently known about the microbes that have co-evolved with these animals, to support their nutrition and health. The project will address these knowledge gaps, and the ensuing discoveries are expected to deliver products and services relevant to environmental health assessment and sustaining the 'low methane carbon economy' attributed to these iconic species.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Mark Morrison

    Chair & Group Leader Metagenomics
    Frazer Institute
    Faculty of Medicine

  • Dr Rochelle Soo

    UQ Amplify Researcher
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Dr Paul Evans

    ARC Future Fellow
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council