Major research initiatives include:
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Tissue culture propagation of endangered flora for ex situ conservation
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Development of micropropagation methodologies for production of resilient plants of critically endangered species for reintroduction purposes
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Application of cryogenic research for long-term storage of germplasm collections of endangered plants for ex situ conservation purposes.
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Investigation of practical methods for enhancing resilience to environmental stress and improving survival of native plants used in restoration of disturbed landscapes.
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Research into innovative biotechnology solutions for efficient mass propagation of native plants e.g. somatic embryogenesis and manufactured seeds.