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generation of researchers. Through these initiatives, and building on past success, the ANBG will aspire to be a key contributor in plant taxonomy, systematics, ecological, horticultural and seed science research. The ANBG's research will continue to provide evidence based scientific outcomes informing national biodiversity and conservation related policies and programs.

Goal topics
1.1 Horticulture and seed science
1.2 Plant taxonomy, systematics and ecology
1.3 Research applications: conservation and restoration, biosecurity, natural disaster and climate resilience

Performance indicators
    * Number of research collaborations (including partnerships) and diversity of collaborators
    * Number of co-authored peer-reviewed publications is stable or increasing annually
    * Number of applied conservation programs the ANBG contributes to through the provision of plant germplasm, expertise or practical action

Outcomes
    * Increased knowledge of Australian plant biology, horticultural and germination processes relevant to storing and utilising ex situ collections or understanding species' tolerances to different environmental conditions
    * Improved understanding of plant taxonomy, systematics and the evolutionary history of Australian and related floras
    * Research findings influence management of biological collections, including priorities for future collections and succession planning
    * Research findings directly contribute to plant conservation management actions
    * Research findings contribute to biosecurity, natural disaster and climate resilience policy and program needs
    * Research programs provide collaborative opportunities for training and development of tertiary students and early career researchers.
    * New and enduring partnerships with diverse stakeholders' support of ANBG research programs

        1.        Horticulture and seed science

Background
The ANBG's research, in collaboration with CANBR and partners, focuses on the conservation of Australian plants, particularly through ex situ methods of seed banking and horticultural propagation. We give priority to threatened species and communities listed under the EPBC Act, species with little known biological or horticultural information, species of ecological significance and research that will contribute to improving both conservation and translocation outcomes to protect against further loss of Australia's biodiversity. This includes species of cultural and conservation priority in Commonwealth reserves.

The ANBG actively curates living plant, seed and germplasm collections as a scientific resource and maintains uniquely detailed supporting data linked to verified herbarium specimens. This enables us to manage the ANBG as a living laboratory, trialing and documenting cultivation methods for many Australian plant species. The knowledge gained contributes both to conservation and to economic opportunities in the horticultural industry. The ANBG also maintains research laboratories, glasshouses and research plots in the living collection that enable manipulative experiments to better store and utilise our germplasm (biological material for propagation) collections or understand species' likely responses to future environmental changes.
Strengthening evidence-based horticultural research – in collaboration with CANBR, other research institutions, government departments, botanic gardens, conservation agencies and community groups – will enhance the ANBG's ability