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

Read articles and publications

Read articles and download our annual publication reports to stay up to date on our latest research.
Read articles and 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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