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The chemical ecology of Aphids (extension)
Reference
D05717
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Jim Hardie
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
Imperial College London
Department
Biological Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
206,673
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/04/1996
End date
01/04/1998
Duration
24 months
Abstract
This extension builds on current Linked Group research. Aphid assessment of plant suitability will be investigated using video/electronic monitoring of behaviour and manipulation of leaf surface cues, i.e. cuticle chemistry and morphology and interactions with local odours. In addition, the mechanisms for changes in flight behaviour responsible for landing avoidance in the presence of non-host odour and the location of a sex pheromone source by male aphids will be examined using three- dimensional video analysis of flight tracks. The results will impact on the design of novel aphid control strategies.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
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Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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