Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0769961]Researchers: Nigel Andrew (Chief Investigator) , Melodie McGeoch (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Ecology of insect herbivore assemblages: influence of climate, evolutionary history and plant traits. The results from this project will be a key reference when assessing future impacts of human-induced impacts on natural communities. Our research will provide insights into the impacts of climate change on herbivorous insects associated with Acacia: the dominant plant genus in the major climatic zones of Australia. Results and conclusions from this research will aid land-holders, government agencies and other parties in determining how important Acacia-dominated ecosystems are in conserving insect biodiversity in a range of different habitats within regional and rural Australia. Our research will also aid in a better understanding of biocontrol agents of Australian Acacia pest species here and overseas.
Funding Amount $256,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0769961
- ARC : DP0769961