Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Potential impact of the establishment of the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer and its Fungal Symbiont in Canada
Agreement Number:
GC-129787S
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The purpose of this project is to summarize existing knowledge of the polyphagous shot hole borer and its fungal symbiont examine it potential impact in Canada.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
1: Valuable information on the biology, impact and management of the polyphagous shot hole borer and its fungal symbiont. 2: A list of potential host trees in Canada. 3: A preliminary appraisal of the potential for establishment in Canada and the associated impact. 4: An outline of a pilot study to collect basic information on the ambrosia beetles that infest hardwood trees in Canada.
Location:
MATIELAND, ZA
Reference Number:
115-2019-2020-Q4-09128
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
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.