Project
Biological and Ecological Investigations and Management of Insect Pests on Sorghum
Details
Project Code:
MSU-105
Start Date:
1984
End Date:
1991
CRSP Phase:
Not Available
Budget:
Not Available
Participants
Lead University:
Mississippi State University
Other Partners:
Collaborating Scientists' Institutions: Department of Research, Natural Rresources Department, Plant Protection Department, Pan American School of Agriculture (Honduras); Agricultural Research Corporation, Gezira Research Station (Sudan); USDA (US)
Principal Investigator(s):
Henry N. Pitre
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
None
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Overview
The goal of this project was to develop resistance to insect pests in sorghum through integrated pest management methods.
Objectives
1. Study biology, ecology, behavior and population dynamics and beneficial insects; 2. Develop host plant resistance to insect pests; 3. Develop insect pest management strategies for LDCs
Outcomes
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