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Title:

Design and validation of biological control strategies for major berry pests

Agreement Number:

993003

Agreement Value:

$318,960.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to reduce the use of insecticides/acaricides in the company's small fruit crops. The project will provide improved control of two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) in raspberry and blackberry, tarsonemus (Phytonemus palludus) in strawberry, midge (Dasineura oxycoccana) in highbush blueberry and tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) in strawberry. Reducing pest pressure on crops is an essential component of organic production. To achieve these goals, different control methods will be evaluated for each of the predators and crops.

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:

Saint-Laurent-Ile-D'orleans, Quebec, CA G0A 3Z0

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q2-993003

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

103192233

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 217 days.

Amendment Date

May 7, 2024

Recipient's Legal Name:

Les Fraises de l'Île d'Orléans inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Beauport--Côte-de-Beaupré--Île d’Orléans--Charlevoix

Federal Riding Number:

24020

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:

111993

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