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Molecular cloning of insecticide resistance-associated esterases from brown planthoppers
Reference
MOL04566
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Janet Hemingway
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
Cardiff University
Department
School of Biosciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
127,784
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/01/1996
End date
01/01/1999
Duration
36 months
Abstract
This project develops novel research into the molecular biology of esterases in an agriculturally important insect. We will clone the elevated and homologous non-elevated esterases from insecticide resistant and susceptible planthoppers respectively. We will determine whether the mechanism of evaluation is gene amplification, and/or whether qualitative changes have occurred between the esterases. This basic research will ultimately have industrial application, as understanding how esterases and pesticides interact will allow development of novel pesticides as well as producing robust control strategies for resistant insects.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Molecules (Ropa) (MOL) [1994]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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