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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), SB24022
2025
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
- Authors/Creators
- Lalita Simpson - Australian Institute of Tropical Health and MedicineDavid J. Cantrill - The University of MelbourneMargaret Byrne - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsTheodore R. Allnutt - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyGraham J. King - Southern Cross UniversityMabel Lum - University of Technology SydneyZiad Al Bkhetan - The University of MelbourneRose L. Andrew - University of New EnglandWilliam J. Baker - Aarhus UniversityMatthew D. Barrett - Australian Institute of Tropical Health and MedicineJacqueline Batley - The University of Western AustraliaOliver Berry - Australian Institute of Marine ScienceRachel M. Binks - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and AttractionsJason Bragg - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyLinda Broadhurst - Centre for Australian National Biodiversity ResearchGillian Brown - State Herbarium of South AustraliaJeremy J. Bruhl - University of New EnglandRichard J. Edwards - Ocean InstituteScott Ferguson - Australian National UniversityFelix Forest - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewJohan Gustafsson - The University of MelbourneTimothy A. Hammer - State Herbarium of South AustraliaGareth D. Holmes - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyChristopher J. Jackson - Royal Bot Gardens Victoria, Melbourne, Vic 3004, AustraliaElizabeth A. James - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyAshley Jones - Australian National UniversityPaul J. Kersey - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewIlia J. Leitch - Royal Botanic Gardens, KewOlivier Maurin - Meise Botanic GardenTodd G. B. Mclay - The University of MelbourneDaniel J. Murphy - The University of MelbourneKatharina Nargar - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationLars Nauheimer - Australian Institute of Tropical Health and MedicineHerve Sauquet - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyAlexander N. Schmidt-Lebuhn - Centre for Australian National Biodiversity ResearchKelly A. Shepherd - The University of Western AustraliaAnna E. Syme - The University of MelbourneMichelle Waycott - State Herbarium of South AustraliaTrevor C. Wilson - Royal Botanic Garden SydneyDarren M. Crayn - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- Publication Details
- Australian systematic botany, Vol.38(3), SB24022
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Number of pages
- 19
- Grant note
- Bioplatforms Australia CSIRO; Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
- Identifiers
- 991005877836207891
- Copyright
- © 2025 The Author(s) (or their employer(s)).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 3.64 Phylogenetics & Genomics
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- Web Of Science research areas
- Evolutionary Biology
- Plant Sciences
- ESI research areas
- Plant & Animal Science