Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0349190
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Fungal pathogens threatening the sub-tropical eucalypt plantation industry in Australia. Eucalypt plantations in Australia are at risk from both native pathogens and those that have emerged on exotic eucalypt plantations and been introduced to Australia. Most of the serious pathogens of exotic plantations have emerged in the sub-tropics in climates very similar to those in Queensland. It is not known if these pathogens have already been introduced to Australia; however, increased movement of germplasm and forest products increases the risk of introducing new eucalypt pathogens. This project will involve a detailed examination of pathogens present on eucalypts in Queensland. Studies of the diversity of pathogens and determination of their reproductive mode and their pathogenicity will enable for detailed risk assessments. Assessment of genetic trials for disease incidence will provide valuable information for future selections and breeding.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 12-2003
End Date: 06-2009
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $84,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Plant Biology | Conservation And Biodiversity | Population And Ecological Genetics | Plant Pathology
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Hardwood plantations | Native forests | Control of pests and exotic species |
