Applied Genetics Research
Applied Genetics Scientists
Genetics is a powerful tool for the production of plants and animals with new and useful characteristics and for supporting selective breeding. Genetics Otago researchers support a number of New Zealand's biologically based industries; the backbone of our economy. Genetics Otago researchers have developed new technologies for selection and breeding in production animals are at the forefront of applying modern genetics to farming.
Genetics Otago researchers are also involved in the selection and production of novel traits of importance to industries and agriculture.