Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Delivery of genomics to support decisions on insect vector - fungal symbiont associations and the invasive threat to tree health in Canada posed by Sirex noctilio

Agreement Number:

GC-129774S

Agreement Value:

$17,500.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 10, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

The purpose of this Project is to provide scientific expertise using genomics to support decisions related to an invasive threat to tree health in Canada, the Sirex woodwasp (Sirex noctilio).

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

Determine phylogenetic relationships of North American Siricidae; 2. Identity of fungal symbionts associated with North American Siricidae; 3. What are the phylogenetic relationships of the fungi associated with North American Siricidae.

Location:

PRETORIA, ZA 0002 ZZ

Reference Number:

115-2019-2020-Q4-09035

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

FORESTRY & AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE , UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

Program:

Small Scale Research

Program Purpose:

To encourage and accelerate innovation in the natural resources sectors; to assist in the protection of our natural resources; to encourage and develop new and more efficient techniques and technology for sustainable development of our natural resources; and, to provide for a better understanding and knowledge of our natural resources.