Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/IC150100026]
Researchers:
Alexie Papanicolaou
(Chief Investigator)
,
Anthony Clarke
(Chief Investigator)
,
Darrell Kemp
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Fleur Ponton
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Mark Schutze
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description ARC Training Centre for Fruit Fly Biosecurity Innovation. ARC Training Centre for Fruit Fly Biosecurity Innovation. This training centre aims to transform the way that horticulture industries combat invasive fruit flies that threaten Australian crops, which are valued at $9 billion per year. For generations, Australia has relied on insecticides to protect crops. Owing to environmental damage and concerns for consumer health, the most effective insecticides have recently been banned for use on many crops leaving no equivalent replacements. Horticulture industries are unprepared for this change, and are in desperate need of new sustainable practices to combat fruit flies. New researchers who are trained in both scientific approach and practical application will be well placed to deliver these new tools.
Funding Amount $3,732,019
Funding Scheme Industrial Transformation Training Centres
- ARC : IC150100026
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/IC150100026
