Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0665560]Researchers: Michael Keller (Chief Investigator) , Prof Otto Schmidt (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Nutritional ecology of predatory arthropods: molecular analysis of gut contents to elucidate prey choice and diet breadth. The evolution of genetic resistance in insect pest populations against synthetic and biological pesticides requires new integrated pest management strategies with increasingly large biological control components. This is the only sustainable approach to pest management in agricultural production and natural ecosystems. Biological control of insect pests can potentially be achieved with indigenous generalist predators, thereby reducing the risks associated with importing exotic natural enemies. This project provides new opportunities for enhancing biological control by examining the diets of generalist predators using new diagnostic technologies. This is crucial for the effective and reliable use of predators in biological control.
Funding Amount $230,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0665560
- ARC : DP0665560