Project description
Ruminant livestock animals produce an equivalent of 5% of the anthropogenic global greenhouse gas emissions each year through methane production. Asparagopsis spp are red macroalgae that, when fed as a supplement to ruminate livestock, can reduce methane production by up to 90% for 90 days whilst also increasing production. This project aims to clone the genes in the biosynthetic pathway responsible for this antimethanogenic activity in local isolates of A. armata and A. taxiformis, and thus contribute to a larger project aimed for commercial propagation of these species.
Co-supervisors
Sasi Nayar (SARDI)
Further information
https://www.ch4global.com/, https://www.fishfiles.com.au/media/fish-magazine/FISH-Vol-28-1/South-Australia-takes-on-red-seaweed-trials
Assumed knowledge
Basic skills in lab-based experimentation. Making solutions, measuring algal biomass and some microscopy.
Industry involvement
SARDI Aquatic Science
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You must also contact each supervisor directly to discuss both the project details and your suitability to undertake the project.