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Research Project:
Systematics and Coevolution of Insect Herbivores on Casuarinas: Testing Phylogenetic Congruence for Selection of Plant Biocontrol Agents
Project Number: 0210-22310-003-07
Project Type:
Grant
Start Date: Sep 01, 2007
End Date: Aug 31, 2010
Objective:
This project will document the insect herbivores of Australian Cauarinaceae (sheoaks) and generate information on host assocations and geographic distribution by exploration for biological control agents of Casuarina species.
Approach:
Phylogentic analysis using multiple genes will be undertaken for key insect groups and the extent of their co-evolutionary relationships with host plants determined, with a view to refining protocols for selecting potential biocontrol agents.
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Last Modified: 05/08/2009
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