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Title:

Development of a mass-rearing system for morphologically distinct "Jumbo” Aphidius ervi

Agreement Number:

932336

Agreement Value:

$49,045.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2019 - Feb 29, 2020

Description:

Aphidius ervi Haliday is a small Braconid wasp that parasitizes several species of aphids and is frequently used to control greenhouse aphid infestations. Adults of A.ervi exhibit noticeable variation in size, colouration, and morphological characters depending on the environmental conditions and host system in which they complete their life cycle. Crop Defenders created this project with the goal of developing a rearing system to consistently produce A. ervi adults of larger size than is typical for the species, a product given the name “Jumbo Ervi”.Phase 1 of this project focuses on the small scale successful production of "Jumbo Ervi" which will work 80% better in controlling cannabis aphids than the conventional A. ervi.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Windsor, Ontario, CA N9B 3W8

Reference Number:

172-2019-2020-Q2-932336

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

827612219

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Crop Defenders Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Windsor West

Federal Riding Number:

35117

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

561710