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phosphine fumigation

Strategy to manage resistance to phosphine in the Australian grain industry

Publication Type  Report
Year of Publication  2009
Authors  Collins, P.
Prepared for  Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity
Pages  13

Proteomic assessment of resistance to the fumigant phosphine in the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)

Publication Type  Journal Article
Year of Publication  2008
Authors  Campbell, P.
Journal Title  Journal of Stored Products Research
Volume  44
Pages  389-393

Combining the benefits of cooling and phosphine fumigation

Publication Type  Conference Proceedings
Year of Publication  2008
Authors  Daglish, G.; Pavic, H.; Burrill, P.; Holloway, J.; Newman, C.
Conference Name  International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products
Conference Start Date  21/09/2008
Publisher  Sichuan Publishing Group
Conference Location  Chengdu

Implementing a no entry phosphine fumigation strategy

Publication Type  Conference Proceedings
Year of Publication  2008
Authors  Fienberg, D.
Conference Name  8th International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products
Conference Start Date  21/09/2008
Publisher  Sichuan Publishing Group
Conference Location  Chengdu

Managing resistance in a single fumigant environment - an industry perspective

Publication Type  Conference Proceedings
Year of Publication  2008
Authors  Fienberg, D.; Kostas, E.
Conference Name  8th International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products
Conference Start Date  21/09/2008
Publisher  Sichuan Publishing Group
Conference Location  Chengdu

Phosphine fumigation of cool grain - Final Report

Publication Type  Report
Year of Publication  2008
Authors  Daglish, G.; Holloway, J.; Newman, C.; Burrill, P.
Prepared for  Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity
Pages  39
Date  11/2008
Institution  Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity

This project will use individual-based modelling to investigate how genetic, biological, ecological and management factors interact to affect the evolution of resistance to the grain fumigant phosphine in the stored-grain pest, the lesser grain borer. This information will help identify optimal management strategies for delaying or avoiding the evolution of resistance.

What is the biosecurity problem?

The evolution of resistance to phosphine in the lesser grain borer.

The main output of this project is to:

  • create simulation and statistical models of the population dynamics of Rhyzopertha dominica (lesser grain borer) that will incorporate evolution of resistance to phosphine. These models will be used to evaluate monitoring strategies and management programs to avoid, delay or minimise the evolution of resistance.

Who will be the end-users of this research?

Scientific researchers and agriculture biosecurity policy makers. Public and private extension officers, agronomists and farmers will be indirect end-users through resulting recommendations.

STUDENT


Dr Mingren Shi
Student CRC60128: Modelling Grain Borer - PhD

shim02@student.uwa.edu.au
Phone: 08 6488 1992

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PROJECT DETAILS

Status
Active
Supervisor
Dr Michael Renton (UWA), Mr Robert Emery (DAFWA), Professor James Ridsdill-Smith (UWA/CRCNPB) and (Associate Professor Yonglin Ren (Murdoch/CRCNPB)
Supervising Institution
University of Western Australia
Term
April 2009 - April 2012

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This project will provide a mathematical framework from which future management strategies on phosphine fumigation of Rhyzopertha dominica can be derived, with consideration of the species' increasing genetic resistance to phosphine.

What is the biosecurity problem?

Phosphine resistance of Rhyzopertha dominica
(Coleoptera: Bostrichidae).

The outputs of this project are to:

  • develop an understanding of the significance of the differences between resistance occurring on one gene compared to two genes for the emergence of resistance
  • develop a preliminary software tool for assessing different fumigation strategies, and
  • train an honours student in insecticide resistance modelling in the postharvest system, with the view to developing the skills necessary to do a PhD in this area.

Who will be the end-user of this research?

Bulk handlers are the major end uses of the project, although any stakeholder that stores grain will benefit from the research developed in the project. Stored product researches will also benefit from insights delivered by the project.

STUDENT


Kym Lilford
Student CRC60123: Genetic resistance in stored-grain beetles (Hons)


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PROJECT DETAILS

Status
Complete
Supervisor
Dr Glenn Fulford (QUT), Dr Andrew Ridley (DPI&F), Dr David Schlipalius (DPI&F)
Supervising Institution
Queensland University of Technology
Term
July 2008 – July 2009

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