Unravelling the biochemical fingerprint of Australian native plants for sustainable farm forestry and other applications

旱地盐碱化是一个全国性的重大问题，因为它对为我们的经济贡献数十亿美元的第一产业产生了影响。然而，数百万公顷的可耕地现在受到盐碱化的影响，对作物、本地植物、水质和野生动物造成毁灭性影响。该项目与农村社区合作，利用某些澳大利亚耐盐植物的独特基因库来实现环境效益（植被恢复、盐度控制），并通过将这些植物用于木材和多年生饲料而同时获得经济回报。因此，该项目解决了防止盐度扩大、可持续利用和保护生物多样性的国家优先事项。

Dryland salinity is an issue of national significance due to its impact on primary industries which contribute billions of dollars to our economy. However, millions of hectares of arable land are now affected by salinity, with devastating effects on crops, native plants, water quality and wildlife. This project works with the rural community and exploits the unique gene pool of certain Australian salinity-tolerant plants for environmental benefits (revegetation, salinity control) and simultaneous economic returns through using these for timber and perennial fodder. The project thus addresses the national priorities of preventing the expansion of salinity, putting it to sustainable uses and preserving biodiversity.