Linkage - International - Grant ID: LX0237512

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0237512

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Pesticide effects on native Australia vetebrates: A collaboration between the University of Wollongong and Texas Tech University. Aerially applied insecticides are used worldwide to control periodic locust infestations. Assessment of their effects on vertebrates is based on limited information concerning a few North American or European species. We will compare the sublethal effects of 3 compounds currently used or under consideration by the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) on representative Australian vertebrates. Assessments include cholinesterase inhibition, peak aerobic performance , thermoregulatory ability, stress responses, immune function and feeding behaviour. Our collaboration includes expertise in comparative physiology, endocrinology and wildlife toxicology.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 31-12-2005

Funding Scheme: Linkage - International

Funding Amount: $34,894.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Genetic Technologies: Transformation, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Etc. | Toxicology (Incl. Clinical Toxicology) | Environmental Science and Management | Wildlife And Habitat Management

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Living resources (flora and fauna) | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management | Control of pests and exotic species |

Other Keywords

Control of pests and exotic species | Environmental Science and Management | Genetic Technologies: Transformation, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Etc. | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management | Living resources (flora and fauna) | Toxicology (Incl. Clinical Toxicology) | Wildlife And Habitat Management

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