Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity

With a network of more than 30 camera-connected microscopes linked to the internet, CRC researchers are expanding Australia's digital plant pest-detection network to Asia.

CRC researchers were recently deployed to provide scientific surveillance expertise after an incursion of Myrtle rust on the New South Wales Central Coast.

Find out what our CEO, Chairman and researchers have been up to over the past two months.

CRC researchers are testing new lure recipes in Western Australia.

The CRC works closely with SPHDS helping to ensure they can continue improving Australia’s diagnostic capabilities.

CRC researchers in Western Australia utilise collaborative networks.

Meet Dr Felipe Gonzalez primary investigator for our Flying Spore Traps project.

The Plant Biosecurity Program equips graduates to begin or extend a career in biosecurity. Enrolments for second semester close on Friday July 23 2010. ENROL NOW

Spore traps are modified and tested onboard an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Chairman, Professor John Lovett tackled the 'real issues' at the Cooperative Research Centre Association's annual conference.

CRC PhD candidate Sharon van Brunschot is researching new diagnostic methods into tomato yellow leaf curl.

Kelly Bailey raised the profile of the CRCNPB while highlighting work being conducted in biosensor technology at the 20th World Biosensors Congress.

As part of a CRCNPB project, Charles Sturt University will be offering an accredited ‘Grain Storage and Biosecurity’ professional development training program which is NOW TAKING ENROLMENTS.