Southern Cross University (SCU)   Overview The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics as a part of Southern Cross University (SCU) has established a first class reputation in plant genetic manipulation, molecular biology and plant genomics technology. The Centre applies techniques in molecular biology for the analysis, exploitation, development and conservation of plant genetic resources. The resources include commercial crops, forest trees, environmentally significant species, plants with phytopharmaceutical properties and the development of specialised biomass plants and products for bioenergy and biofuels. The Centre provides commercial services and research in plant gene characterisation, genetic fingerprinting technology and genetic transformation. The Centre’s facilities include state-of-the-art technology platforms for high throughput DNA sequencing, genotyping and genomic analysis. The Centre has established the Australian Plant DNA Bank providing gene discovery based on the Australian flora biodiversity by genome and transcriptome analysis. Business Opportunities (i.e Corporate Alliances/Partnerships) SCU is seeking collaborations in Biomass research and development for use in BioEnergy applications. SCU has broad experience in the use of genomics for trait development in commercial crops species and is now looking to develop specialised biomass from eucalypts and grasses. Technology/Products and Services Description The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics provides a range of sophisticated research services and collaborations which include: Genomics services: Providing high throughput extraction screening, analysis and diagnostics services Plant improvement Genotyping and DNA fingerprinting Research and development services: Biomass development for biofuels Plant cell and tissue culture For gene discovery for plant quality trait development Plant DNA banking services: Conservation of Australia’s plant genetic diversity Gene discovery from Australia’s flora Competitive Advantages SCU has a collective of seven research centres providing a unique range of services and facilities in plant science providing research solutions in plant genetics, pytochemistry, pharmacology, health sciences, environmental and resource science. The collective capability of these centres provides the capacity to deliver innovative global solutions across multidisciplinary, multidimensional projects.   Website address: www.scu.edu.au/research/cpcg