Evaluating the potential of a novel method of inducing pest resistance using a natural plant product as an environmentally benign pesticide.
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 11/14/2005
- End date
- 11/13/2006
- Budget
- 68,575 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow on Fund | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
Major losses in crop productivity occur as a result of pest attack. These can be alleviated by the application of pesticides, the introduction of biocontrol agents, or by artificially inducing the plant's own resistance mechanisms. This project will explo