Australian plague locust population genetics and migratory behaviour [ 2007-03-14 - 2010-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Gregory Sword (Chief Investigator) ,  Stephen J. Simpson (Chief Investigator) ,  Martin Steinbauer (Partner Investigator) ,  Mr Laurence McCulloch (Partner Investigator) ,  Ms Marie-Pierre Chapuis (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Brief description Australian plague locust population genetics and migratory behaviour. The project will allow improved monitoring and forecasting of locusts in Australia and thereby help prevent locust outbreaks. Benefits will arise directly through greater effectiveness in reducing locust damage to crops, and indirectly to Australian rural industry generally through the economic benefits of reduced losses and locust control costs. Environmental and social benefits will also arise from reduced, better targeted use of chemical insecticides. This in turn can produce secondary economic benefits, e.g. through enhanced growth and profitability of the organic beef industry within the main locust-outbreak area.

Funding Amount $399,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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