Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0219705

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0219705

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Integrated biological control of Sclerotinia minor root rot of pyrethrum crops. Tasmania is a major global supplier of natural pyrethrum, producing 25% of the world's requirements. However the industry has a major problem with Sclerotinia minor, current chemical treatment being expensive and providing limited effectiveness. The aim of this project is to develop long term integrated control measures for this disease, particularly by the application of biological control agents targeting S. minor at planting. It will also examine possible break-crops biocidal to the fungus, and other integrated control measures. The significance/outcomes will be improved crop productivity to the industry, improved competitiveness with overseas producers and reduced dependence on chemical pesticides.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 06-2002

End Date: 05-2005

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $67,635.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Horticultural Production | Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds) | Plant Pathology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Control of pests and exotic species | Field crops not elsewhere classified |

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