研究課題
Preference and bio-control potential of viral pathogens in the invasive ants
日本の侵入アリにおけるウイルス調査
研究組織
| 代表者 | Chin-Cheng Yang (Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere, Kyoto University) |
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| 共同研究者 | Veera Singham (Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia) |
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研究概要
Biocontrol has been considered self-sustaining and environmentally friendly management approach against invasive pests if potential risks are properly managed. The goal of the proposed research is to evaluate potential and feasibility of virus(s) as biocontrol agents against invasive ants in Japan by characterizing pathogenicity and potential impacts of viruses. The specific aims of the current project include 1) assessment of accumulative mortality, number of brood and queen longevity in virus-infected ant colonies; 2) development of an effective virus delivery system.
Fig. 1 Field test of a prototype virus delivery system for invasive Argentine ant.
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2019年8月8日作成
