Science Themes

The B3 research programme is organised under five themes. This approach provides continuity with past activities, a framework for science leadership and management, and a transparent integration of research and operational activities.

Testing the toolbox – reducing uncertainty around non-target impacts (New in 2022)

Lead By Jacqui Todd (Jacqui.Todd@plantandfood.co.nz). Duration: Project A22.1: 2022 - 2025 (3 years)

He waka hourua: Matāuranga and Western science navigate a safe course for future biocontrol (New in 2022)

Lead By Waipaina Awarau-Morris, Ngāti Porou iwi (waipaina.awarau-morris@agresearch.co.nz). Duration: Project A22.3 runs from 2022 - 2025 (3 years)

Theme A

Risk Assessment (Intentional Introductions)

Improved tools and methodologies for assessing risk and predicting impacts for intentional introductions.

Theme B

Risk Assessment (Unintentional Introductions)

Improved tools and methodologies for identifying hazards, assessing risk, predicting impacts and ascertaining where in the system mitigation measures are best targeted for unintentional introductions.

Theme C

Pathway Risk Management

Fit-for-purpose tools and methodologies for reducing risks along importation pathways.

Theme D

Diagnostics

Fast, cost-effective, robust and accurate diagnostic methods and tools to enable informed biosecurity decisions.

Theme E

Surveillance, Response & Eradication

Tools and strategies for preparedness for and response to incursions of invasive plant pest species, including determining their presence or absence