Tilapia Biocontrol Project. (Old ID 27044)

Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Determine the susceptibility of two tilapia species present in Australian waterways (O. mossambicus and T. mariae ) to TiLV and demonstrate the efficacy of TiLV as a potential biocontrol agent for tilapia in Australia.

Date

01 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2022

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus;Tilapia Tilapia mariae;Invasive pests;Australian waterways ecology;Tilapia lake virus;Biological control agent

Funding Body

Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

Amount

15000

Project Team

N/A