Mollusc Genomics

Last updated on Mar 17, 2026
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These Mollusc Genomics project include several collaorative projects with Dr Carmel McDougall and QLD DPI, such as “Genetic identification of Queensland oyster species”, “Genome and transcriptome analysis of Queensland unknown (QX) disease”, “Transcriptomic investigation into the gonad maturation of abalone”, etc.

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Ido Bar
Ido Bar
Senior Research Fellow in Agriculture Genomics

My research applies molecular, genomic and data analysis tools to develop knowledge and applied solutions to overcome production bottlenecks in the agriculture and aquaculture industries to ensure sustainable food production and future food security.

Publications

Transcriptomic Responses to Marteilia sydneyi Infection in the Sydney Rock Oyster Saccostrea glomerata
Marteilia sydneyi, an ascetosporean parasite, is the causative agent of Queensland Unknown (QX) disease in Saccostrea glomerata. QX …
Nikolina Nenadic, Ido Bar, Carmel McDougall
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Characterization of the Molecular Mechanisms of Early Sexual Maturation Stages in the Australian Greenlip Abalone (Haliotis laevigata)
Sexual maturation is a critical developmental transition in abalone, yet its molecular basis remains unclear. Understanding the …
Ya Zhang, Carmel McDougall, Ido Bar, Natasha Botwright
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