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- To develop genetic technologies which enable manipulation of
important determinants of textile fibre quality, especially fibre
diameter, and at the same time maintain or enhance other economically
important aspects of sheep productivity.
- To develop and commercially evaluate new technologies that increase
the strength of wool especially in those regions where there are
dramatic seasonal variations in feed quality and quantity.
- To develop improved understanding of the process of fibre growth and
the impact of changes in follicle function on the physical structure and
chemical composition of the fibre and its ultrastructural components.
- To develop improved understanding of the relationships between fibre
composition, fibre structure and processing performance and to assess
the significance of these relationships for the development of new
products and processing technologies.
- To develop and utilise transgenesis technologies for improving wool
quality and production efficiency by manipulation of follicle function,
fibre composition and structure.
- To increase efficiency of production, parasite resistance and wool
quality by developing sheep with novel genes introduced by genetic
engineering technology.
- To develop a comprehensive education program to meet the
requirements of all sectors of the wool industry.
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