The Potential of the Fungicide Phosphite to Control the Autonomous Spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi in Natural and Rehabilitated Ecosystems. [ 2002-06-26 - 2004-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Bernard Dell (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Michael Calver (Chief Investigator) ,  Giles Hardy (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Bryan Shearer (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Ian Colquhoun (Partner Investigator)

Brief description The Potential of the Fungicide Phosphite to Control the Autonomous Spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi in Natural and Rehabilitated Ecosystems. Phytophthora cinnamomi is recognised by the Federal Government as a key threatening process to Australia's biodiversity. This project will enhance the existing methodologies and protocols to improve the effectiveness and persistence of phosphite to reduce or contain the autonomous spread of this pathogen through susceptible and threatened plant communities. It will provide environmental, mining and land-care organisations with improved techniques to control P. cinnamomi in a range of plant communities and environments associated with mining and natural ecosystems.

Funding Amount $284,548

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