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.

Ignition Grant Round 9 aims to develop and test hyRAD-X capabilities for population genomics in Monotoca species. The project, a collaboration between ANU and CSIRO, seeks to establish a cost-effective, high-throughput method for genetic analysis, offering insights into species boundaries and cryptic diversity.

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.

The Ignition Grant Round 2 project aimed to elucidate the evolutionary history of the Craspedia genus, prominent in the Australian Alps, to aid conservation efforts. It involved reconstructing phylogeny, identifying allopolyploid species, and assessing genetic diversity. Preliminary results revealed distinct genetic clusters, informing future taxonomic and conservation studies.

The pilot project aims to use genetic approaches to study the Mountain Ash forest's response to disturbances. By analysing genetic relatedness and potential adaptive responses, researchers will develop methods for large-scale genomic analyses to predict ecosystem changes due to contemporary logging and climate challenges.