Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP120100047]Researchers: Simon Baxter (Chief Investigator) , Dr Chris Jiggins (Partner Investigator) , Prof David Heckel (Partner Investigator)
Brief description The evolutionary origin, cellular response and genetic impact of insecticide resistance mutations in agricultural pests. Diamondback moth is a global pest of canola and Brassica vegetables, and populations can rapidly evolve resistance to insecticides. The project will use a combination of genome sequencing, fieldwork and gene expression analysis to identify mutations causing resistance to Bt insecticidal toxins and assess the threat of resistance evolving in Australia.
Funding Amount $157,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP120100047
- ARC : DP120100047