Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0776282

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0776282

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Attract and reward: a novel approach to enhancing biological control of crop pests. Pests cause serious damage to Australia's agricultural crops. Current control relies heavily on synthetic pesticides. This project will develop novel products based on natural plant compounds to attract beneficial insects into crops where they will be supported with nectar, pollen and shelter to maximise their lifespan, reproduction, residency. This use of Australia's beneficial insect biodiversity will provide novel pest control options to help transform the vegetable and grape industries. The work will reduce reliance on conventional pesticides; thereby contributing towards Australia's environmental sustainability and providing healthier foodstuffs.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 29-08-2007

End Date: 30-06-2010

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $84,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

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

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Vegetables | Grapes |

Other Keywords

Grapes | Horticultural Production | Oenology And Viticulture | Plant Protection (Pests, Diseases And Weeds) | Vegetables

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