University of Canberra takes the lead on invasive species technology

University of Canberra researchers Madeleine Johnson-Woodhouse, Professor Dianne Gleeson and Kymberly Crockett. Picture: Supplied

The University of Canberra will set the national standard on a technique for discovering pests lurking in imported goods.

A new National eDNA Reference Centre will be set up at the university in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to expand the technology across the country.