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

旱地盐碱化是一个具有国家意义的问题，因为它影响到第一产业，这些产业为我们的经济贡献了数十亿美元。然而，数百万公顷的可耕地现在受到盐碱化的影响，对农作物、本土植物、水质和野生动物造成了毁灭性的影响。该项目与农村社区合作，利用澳大利亚某些耐盐植物独特的基因库，通过将这些植物用作木材和多年生饲料，实现环境效益(重新植被、盐度控制)和同时的经济回报。因此，该项目涉及防止盐度扩大、将其用于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.