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Journal article
The Genomics for Australian Plants (GAP) framework initiative - developing genomic resources for understanding the evolution and conservation of the Australian flora
Australian systematic botany, Vol.38(3), pp.1-19
07/05/2025
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Abstract
The generation and analysis of genome-scale data - genomics - is driving a rapid increase in plant biodiversity knowledge. However, the speed and complexity of technological advance in genomics presents challenges for the widescale use of genomics in evolutionary and conservation biology. We introduce and describe a national-scale collaboration conceived to build genomic resources and capability for understanding the Australian flora: the Genomics for Australian Plants (GAP) Framework Initiative. We outline (a) the history of the project including the collaborative framework, partners and funding; (b) GAP principles such as rigour in design, sample verification and documentation, data management and data accessibility; and (c) the structure of the consortium and the four associated activity streams (reference genomes, phylogenomics, conservation genomics and training), with the rationale and aims for each of these. We show, through discussion of successes and challenges, the value of this multi-institutional consortium approach and the enablers, such as well-curated collections and national collaborative research infrastructure, all of which have led to a substantial increase in capacity and delivery of biodiversity knowledge outcomes.
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- Title
- The Genomics for Australian Plants (GAP) framework initiative - developing genomic resources for understanding the evolution and conservation of the Australian flora
- Creators
- Lalita Simpson - James Cook UniversityDavid J. Cantrill - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaMargaret Byrne - Bentley (Canada)Theodore R. Allnutt - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaGraham J. King - Southern Cross UniversityMabel Lum - Bioplatforms AustraliaZiad Al Bkhetan - The University of MelbourneRose L. Andrew - University of New EnglandWilliam J. Baker - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewMatthew D. Barrett - Australian Institute of Tropical Health and MedicineJacqueline Batley - University of Western AustraliaOliver Berry - University of Western AustraliaRachel M. Binks - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsJason Bragg - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyLinda Broadhurst - Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (Joint Venture between Parks Australia and CSIRO)Gillian Brown - Department of Environment, Tourism and Science (Australia, Brisbane)Jeremy J. Bruhl - University of New EnglandRichard J. Edwards - Univ Western Australia, Oceans Inst, Minderoo OceanOm Ctr UWA, Perth, WA 6009, AustraliaScott Ferguson - Australian National UniversityFelix Forest - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewJohan Gustafsson - The University of MelbourneTimothy A. Hammer - The University of AdelaideGareth D. Holmes - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaChristopher J. Jackson - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaElizabeth A. James - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaAshley Jones - Australian National UniversityPaul J. Kersey - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewIlia J. Leitch - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewOlivier Maurin - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewTodd G. B. Mclay - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaDaniel J. Murphy - Royal Botanic Gardens VictoriaKatharina Nargar - James Cook UniversityLars Nauheimer - James Cook UniversityHerve Sauquet - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyAlexander N. Schmidt-Lebuhn - Centre for Australian National Biodiversity ResearchKelly A. Shepherd - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsAnna E. Syme - The University of MelbourneMichelle Waycott - State Herbarium of South AustraliaTrevor C. Wilson - Botanic Gardens of Sydney (Mount Annan, NSW)Darren M. Crayn - James Cook University
- Publication Details
- Australian systematic botany, Vol.38(3), pp.1-19
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Number of pages
- 19
- Grant note
- The Genomics for Australian Plants Framework Initiative consortium (see www.genomicsforaustralianplants.com/consortium/) is funded by Bioplatforms Australia (enabled by the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy – NCRIS), the Ian Potter Foundation, Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation (Victoria), Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, the CHAH, CSIRO, the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia. The Plant and Fungal Trees of Life (PAFTOL) project at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is funded by grants from the Calleva Foundation.
- Identifiers
- 991013285532102368
- Copyright
- © 2025 The Author(s) (or their employer(s)).
- Academic Unit
- Office of the Vice Chancellor; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article