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A field site for research in the Wairarapa region. Aotearoa’s landscapes have been transformed, with nearly forty percent of the land now devoted to pastoral agriculture. Bioprotection Aotearoa Senior Researcher,…

The term ‘microbiome’ has gone from obscure, medical jargon to a household term over the last decade, as the general population realises how much our health relies on the bacteria…

Dr Franca Buelow (photo by Zohar Marshall). Dr Franca Buelow started her post-doc with a broad scope – she then completed it early while still delivering that breadth. As she…

Just like humans, plants have immune systems with sophisticated ways to recognise and defend against diseases. What if we could manipulate this system to stop the spread of diseases like…

Soils are vulnerable to disturbances such as land-use change and climate change, which can impact their health and function. Microbial communities can help to mitigate these impacts, but our knowledge…

In the world of forest ecosystems and agriculture, amidst lush landscapes and thriving crops, lies a silent threat: Phytophthora cinnamomi. This pathogen thrives at the expense of over 5,000 known…

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Greater biodiversity above ground is widely considered the key to healthy landscapes, but does this presumption hold up beneath our feet? Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Alexa-Kate Byers (Lincoln University) looked at…

A team of New Zealand scientists has published research in the renowned international journal, Nature, after collaborating far and wide to tell the story of a microscopic arms race.  First…

Farming is a critical lever in protecting biodiversity in Aotearoa New Zealand because over half of our land area is farmed, and much native biodiversity resides there. Protecting and enhancing…