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Enhancement of Beneficial Insects and Suppression of Pest Insects
Discover, Synthesize, and Develop Insect Attractants and Behavior-Modifying Chemicals
Modifying Attractants with Enhanced Biological Potency
Colorado Potato Beetle
Gypsy Moth
 

Research Project: Behavior-Modifying Compounds for Disease Vector Control.

Location: Molecular Plant Pathology

Project Number: 1275-32000-001-14
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Oct 01, 2004
End Date: Jun 11, 2008

Objective:
Synthesize and identify promising compounds that repel or deter biting arthropods.

Approach:
Using leads from existing repellents and from compounds showing promise via in vitro screening, chemist will synthesize and purify new compounds and analogues of existing compounds.

   

 
Project Team
Chauhan, Kamal
 
Project Annual Reports
  FY 2008
 
Related National Programs
  Veterinary, Medical and Urban Entomology (104)
 
 
Last Modified: 02/13/2009
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