Research Project: Discover and Develop Biological Control Agents for Invasive Aquatic Weeds (including Hydrilla)

Location: Crop Production and Protection

Project Number: 0206-22000-003-003-I
Project Type: Interagency Reimbursable Agreement

Start Date: May 18, 2016
End Date: May 17, 2021

Objective:
Find, evaluate and develop candidate biological control agents for invasive aquatic weeds of concern in the U.S.

Approach:
Conduct foreign exploration in Australia, SE Asia, and China for biological control agents of the target weeds(including hydrilla).