OzMedicago project to build national genotype-to-phenotype resource for climate-smart pasture legumes

A new national research initiative has been launched to develop next-generation pasture legumes with the potential to cut agricultural methane emissions and boost farm sustainability.

The OzMedicago Project will build a world-first genotype-to-phenotype resource for annual Medicago species – a cornerstone of Australian grazing systems – by sequencing and analysing more than 750 accessions across five Medicago species. 

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OzMedicago project targets methane with pasture legumes, 13 November 2025. Click to read

APPN CEO Richard Dickman and Australian Pastures Genebank curator Dr Alan Humphries on ABC Country Hour, 13 November 2025.

Dr Julie Hayes (University of Adelaide) and A Prof Bettina Berger (APPN)