Domesticating Australian native bees for use as alternative pollinators

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    Australian agriculture is facing an existential threat in the form of Varroa mites, honeybee ectoparasites that will likely cause widespread colony collapses and disruptions to pollination. To address the urgent challenge posed by the establishment of Varroa mites in Australia, we aim to domesticate native Australian bees to use as an alternative pollinator. This Project will leverage Australia's unique biodiversity to come up with an alternative solution. The anticipated outcomes could revolutionise Australia's agriculture, by offering more resilient pollinations and opening new economic avenues for beekeepers.
    StatusActive
    Effective start/end date8/05/247/05/29

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