Endosymbionts game changing bacteria in insect species
As part of the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program\u2019s (AGPIP) blue sky approach to tackling insect pests in Australian grain crops, endosymbionts are being used to influence an insect\u2019s ability to transmit crop viruses and resist pesticides. Dr Perran Ross from the University of Melbourne\u2019s Pest and Environmental Adaptation Research Group (PEAR\u2013G) explains what endosymbionts are, how they are being used and what impact they will have; and PhD student, Eloise Ansermin explains the new behavioural studies that have never been trialled before.\nContact:\nDr Perran Ross\nUniversity of Melbourne\nPEAR -G\nPerran.ross@unimelb.edu.au\nMore Information:\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nHow to send off samples\nPest and Environmental Adaptation Research Group (PEAR-G)\nNovel pest solutions \u2013 podcast\nAGPIP\nVideo:\nGRDC YouTube \u2013\xa0Endosymbionts: Game changing bacteria in insect species\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices