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Research Project:
Areawide Pest Management Program for Russian Wheat Aphid and Greenbug
Location:
Wheat, Peanut, and Other Field Crops Research
Project Number: 500-44-012-00
Project Type:
Appropriated
Start Date: Oct 01, 2001
End Date: Sep 30, 2006
Objective:
Develop and integrate sustainable Russian wheat aphid and greenbug management methods in areawide demonstration projects; form long-term partnerships among Federal, State, and private sector; transfer to growers economical and ecologically sound technologies to manage these pests on grain crops.
Approach:
Establish an Areawide Oversight (CORE) Team and other teams as needed. Develop a conceptual plan for implementing an AWPM program for Russian wheat aphid and greenbug, and other planning activities, and define the scope of the project's implementation. Define the specific target pests. Select sites and define bounds of the implementation area. Execute baseline data collection, feasibility studies, and limited implementation. Define the range of research, extension, and education activities; economic, sociological, and environmental impact assessments; and technology transfer activities.
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