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Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience

The Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) uses innovative science and technology to investigate the factors impacting the distribution and assembly of plant species.

Scientist Maurizio Rossetto collects field data with a tablet

The Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience helps guide the restoration and conservation of resilient ecosystems through technologically advanced large-scale genomic projects.

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Key projects

Discover the key projects focusing on ecological restoration, including conservation genomics and disease management.
Read about key projects
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Field collection app

Read about the innovative mobile app enabling plant field collectors to accurately record data.
Learn about the field app
White waratah flower. Credit: Glenn Smith

Catch up on the latest publications

Read abstracts from ReCER's publications and reports.
See ReCER publications
White waratah flower. Credit: Glenn Smith

Meet the team

Meet our researchers collaborating across multiple areas including genomics, microbiome diversity, evolution and more.
Meet the team

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