Biological collections
Our biological collections help to maintain Queensland's biosecurity by making it possible to accurately identify plant diseases and pests. Early detection and identification help to protect our crop industries, which are worth approximately $3.5 billion annually.
In this way, the collections support Biosecurity Queensland’s plant biosecurity program, which coordinates the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ efforts to prevent and respond to pests and diseases that threaten the economy and environment.
Loans
Specimens from the Plant Pathology Herbarium and Insect Collection are available for loan. Loans are encouraged to provide broad taxon coverage for research and diagnostics.
In general, loans will be available to institutions/organisations rather than to individuals.
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Plant Pathology Herbarium
Find out about more about the services and specimens of the herbarium
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Insect Collection
Information on the specimens held by the Insect Collection
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Wood Reference Collection
What is included in the Wood Reference Collection and how to access the collections
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Search the collections
Use our online tools to search the specimen records of the Biological Collections
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Identification guides
Online tools to help you identify fungi from around the world