Centre for Tropical Agri-tech Research (CTAR)
The new Centre for Tropical Agri-tech Research (CTAR) links James Cook University to regional bio-industries and plant biotechnology research.
About the Centre for Tropical Agri-tech Research
The Centre for Tropical Agri-tech Research (CTAR) is the key-link between plant biotechnology research, sustainable agricultural practices, and economic and educational expertise within James Cook University and tropical regional agri- and bio-industries.
It identifies specifically with the Tropical Biology and Conservation research focus, but also utilises the expertise of a variety of schools through its diversity of operations.
New concepts for sustainable tropical industries!
CTAR offers a broad research and business activity spectrum. Currently five research units report to the Centre:
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Regional Bio-industries Unit (RBU);
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Rapid Assessment Unit (RAU);
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Agroforestry and Novel Crops Unit (ANCU);
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Molecular Farming Unit (MFU); and the
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Cairns Analytical Unit (CAU).
The Rapid Assessment Unit within CTAR creates a strong collaborative partnership between James Cook University and the Queensland Government, involving links to regional bio-industries and plant technology research.
Contact CTAR
Professor Paul Gadek
Centre for Tropical Agri-tech Research (CTAR)
Australian Tropical Forest Institute
James Cook University
PO Box 6811
CAIRNS QLD 4870
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61-(0)7-4042 1086
Fax: +61-(0)7 4042 1319
Email: paul.gadek@jcu.edu.au
