The chemical, biochemical, genetic and ecological basis of pollinator-driven speciation in Australian sexually deceptive orchids

澳大利亚生物群为阐明具有全球重要性的生态和进化过程提供了独特的机会。这项研究聚焦于澳大利亚的性欺骗兰花，为植物物种形成研究提供了一个模型系统，该系统已经吸引了世界各地的公众、教育工作者和科学家的兴趣。该项目将培养出多个高质量、跨学科的研究生。开发的专业知识和工具将直接有助于保护濒危的澳大利亚兰花。因此，从这项研究中获得的知识将对澳大利亚生物多样性的可持续利用产生直接的实际好处。

The Australian biota offers unique opportunities for illuminating ecological and evolutionary processes of worldwide importance. Focussing on Australian sexually deceptive orchids, this study offers a model system for studies of plant speciation that has already captured the interest of the public, educators and scientists around the world. The project will produce multiple graduate students with high quality, cross-disciplinary training. Expertise and tools developed will contribute directly to the conservation of endangered Australian orchids. Thus the knowledge obtained from this research will have immediate practical benefits for the sustainable use of Australia's biodiversity.