ARS Project: Redistribution of Melaleuca Weed Biological Control Agents and Development of New Agents for Lygodium and Various Other Weed Species (407906)

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Research Project: Redistribution of Melaleuca Weed Biological Control Agents and Development of New Agents for Lygodium and Various Other Weed Species

Location: IPRL, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Project Number: 6629-22000-009-12
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Feb 25, 2004
End Date: Feb 24, 2009

Objective:
Redistribute approved biological control agents for invasive weeds. Conduct overseas exploration to discover natural enemies associated with various weed species that impact U.S. agriculture and natural areas. Conduct quarantine host-specificity testing of potential biological control agents.

Approach:
Research will involve foreign exploration for new agents, testing for safety of potential agents, and redistribution of approved agents for biological weed control.

Project Team

	Wheeler, Gregory

Project Annual Reports

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	FY 2004

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Last Modified: 08/15/2009

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