Editing Kangaroo paw (section)

=== Research ===
In 2007 Kings Park Botanic and Garden Board started a breeding program to protect the Kangaroo Paw from disease and the impact of climate changes. During this effort cross breading between 5 different species brought about new colouring including blue shades. The breeding program is working with Edith Cowan University to map the genome sequences, look to find disease and drought resistant triggers for the plant.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kruijff |first1=Peter de |title=Climate change drives Perth’s creation of new blue kangaroo paw |url=https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-drives-creation-of-new-blue-kangaroo-paw-20220309-p5a38d.html |access-date=27 September 2023 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=16 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

Research leading up to 2020 has been able to produce many new colours for the kangaroo paw including blues, purples, whites, and many more. This has led to genetic research and DNA sequencing similar to that carried out on Snapdragons to understanding the colours of the flower.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-03|title=A rainbow of colours possible as secrets of the kangaroo paw are unlocked|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-03/unlocking-the-secrets-of-the-kangaroo-paw/12721962|access-date=2020-10-03|website=www.abc.net.au|language=en-AU}}</ref> Other research has been conducted that indicates an extract of the plant may help firm the skin as it targets young cells causing increased collagen output.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedaysalon.com/blog/2018/03/|title=The Day Salon 2018 March|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref>