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Annual Report 2023
PDF file, 2.59 MB Step into the pages of our 2023 Annual Report, marking the third chapter in our mission to develop the next generation of bioprotection leaders through novel research. We embark on a...
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How do farmers’ values and priorities affect biodiversity?
Postdoctoral Fellow Elizabeth Elliot Noe, researches the values and priorities of farmers in relation to biodiversity on farms Farming is a critical lever in protecting biodiversity in Aotearoa New...
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Emerging scientist propelled into international recognition
Postdoctoral fellow Dr Nils Birkholz (University of Otago) presenting his work on bacteria-fighting viruses. A team of New Zealand scientists has published research in the renowned international...
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Native forests on farms could store the most soil carbon
Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Alexa Byers Greater biodiversity above ground is widely considered the key to healthy landscapes, but does this presumption hold up beneath our feet? Postdoctoral Fellow Dr...
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Demystifying our fungi mātauranga
Genus Entoloma (Pinkgills) at Fensham Reserve, Carterton (photo by Tere Porter-Rawiri) Tere Porter-Rawiri (Te Ātiawa) is a master’s student in Ecology at Victoria University of Wellington researching...
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Becoming a source for trusted conversations
Amanda Black (photo by Zohar Marshall) One of my roles as a director is to provide a platform to present robust evidence-based information that can be used as intended. This could be for downstream...
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Summer Scholarships
Julia Palmer (University of Canterbury) out in the field as part of her summer scholarship project Are you passionate about biodiversity, biosecurity, and environmental sciences? Do you want to make a...
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Learning about traits of Phytophthora cinnamomi
PhD student Leann Vinson (University of Canterbury) In the world of forest ecosystems and agriculture, amidst lush landscapes and thriving crops, lies a silent threat: Phytophthora cinnamomi. This...
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How do microbes affect soil resistance and resilience?
Field sampling in a newly established Kiwifruit site in Te Kaha Soils are vulnerable to disturbances such as land-use change and climate change, which can impact their health and function. Microbial...
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Understanding the molecular interactions between native plants and kauri dieback
Dr Mariana Tarallo, a postdoctoral fellow at Massey University Just like humans, plants have immune systems with sophisticated ways to recognise and defend against diseases. What if we could manipulate...
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Discovering native plants and finding community
Friederike Espinoza at a native tree planting at Steadfast Reserve, Cass Bay, Lyttleton (photo by Hugo Espinoza). Looking for more ways to learn about native plants, Friederike Espinoza (a...
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Postdoctoral fellow delivers interdisciplinary research in a big way
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 heads home to Germany in...
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New research into the microbiome of plants
Polina Idelchik, PhD Student from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington The term ‘microbiome’ has gone from obscure, medical jargon to a household term over the last decade, as the...
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Predicting Ecosystem Health in a Changing World
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...
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Redefining bioprotection
As I approach the end of 2024 and my third year as the Director of Bioprotection Aotearoa, I feel tired, relieved and optimistic. I also find myself acutely aware of how far we’ve come. Especially as...
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A pillar of the plant pathology community
Rosie Bradshaw and Carl Mesarich’s 2020 lab group photo. From left to right, Silvia de la Rosa, Mercedes Rocafort, Ellie Bradley, Berit Hassing, Carl Mesarich, Rosie Bradshaw, Melissa Guo, Mariana...
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A lifetime of passion for pathogens
Team photo of the PSA Research team. Image caption: From left to right: Erin Stroud, Matt Templeton, Lauren Hemara, Jay Jayaraman, Shin-Mei Yeh, Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, Jibran Tahir. Image credit: Ben...
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Celebrating two giants of plant pathology
Knowledge in scientific fields is built up piece by piece, over decades if not centuries. Some researchers contribute a few drops to the bucket before moving on to other things, while others...
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Noho Marae 2024
BA Noho Marae 2024 attendees. The impact of our second noho marae continues to ripple through conversations, reflections, and renewed commitments. This gathering was more than an event; it was a shared...
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