Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0877542

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0877542

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The functional genomics of locust migratory behaviour. Unravelling the molecular genetic basis of locust migratory behaviour will place Australia at the forefront of international biological research and simultaneously contribute to the development of new and safer ways to manage these notorious agricultural pests. We will use genomics and gene expression analyses to identify the suite of genes involved in the behavioural changes that catalyse locust swarm formation and migration. This collaborative study will enhance international relations with China, foster the development of gene-focused locust control strategies, and provide an exemplar study of an important and complex problem faced by Australia and international community.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 23-04-2008

End Date: 23-04-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $619,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Life Histories (Incl. Population Ecology) | Sociobiology And Behavioural Ecology | Gene Expression | Genetics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Field crops | Control of pests and exotic species | Control of pests and exotic species |

Other Keywords

Control of pests and exotic species | Field crops | Gene Expression | Genetics | Life Histories (Incl. Population Ecology) | Sociobiology And Behavioural Ecology

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