Population Genetics of Fungal Pathogens that Threaten the Biosecurity of Australia's Eucalypts [ 2003-03-18 - 2006-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Bernard Dell (Chief Investigator) ,  Giles Hardy (Chief Investigator) ,  Treena Burgess (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Michael Wingfield (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Population Genetics of Fungal Pathogens that Threaten the Biosecurity of Australia's Eucalypts. Many new pathogens and diseases are emerging on exotic eucalypt plantations throughout the world. These emerging diseases pose a threat to native eucalypt forests and plantations in Australia. Vigilant quarantine measures are necessary to prevent the introduction of potentially devastating pathogens into Australia. However, incursions do occur and there is a great need to study these pathogens now, before they enter Australia. By studying the population genetics of pathogens, their evolutionary potential can be estimated and with that the extent of the risk they pose to native and planted eucalypts in Australia can be determined.

Funding Amount $260,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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