The project investigates if adaptation in invasive plant species affects fire regimes. Researchers from ANU and CSIRO study traits promoting fire tolerance or flammability, using genomics and spatial genetic analyses. This work could influence policy on climate change adaptation and ecosystem management in Australia.

The project by McElroy and Warthmann explores landscape genomics using Red-browed finches to understand genetic variation across environmental gradients. By sequencing samples from the Australian National Wildlife Collection, the study aims to identify genes linked to climate adaptation, providing insights for conservation and future genomic research.

The project addresses the lack of understanding of New Guinea's biodiversity by leveraging phylogenetic and distributional data. It aims to map biodiversity, focusing on species and phylogenetic diversity, and identify diversity hotspots. This foundational work is crucial for informed conservation planning in the region.

The project proposes a macroevolutionary approach to predict plant species' tolerance to environmental changes using data from the Atlas of Living Australia. By integrating environmental niche modelling and phylogenetic analysis, it aims to identify adaptive species, focusing on Banksia and Hakea. Outcomes include a database, publications, and an R package.

Dr Janet Gardner and colleagues are investigating how climate change affects avian morphology, focusing on body and bill size variations in Australian passerines. Using museum specimens and climate data, they aim to understand the climatic factors influencing these changes, enhancing knowledge of species' evolutionary potential and climate adaptation.

Researchers investigated the distribution and diversity of Rhizobia bacteria associated with Acacia acuminata across Western Australia. They found larger Acacia trees host more diverse Rhizobia communities, unrelated to climate factors. This study aids understanding of microbial ecology and potential impacts of climate change on these important symbiotic relationships.