Tilapia Biocontrol Project. (Old ID 27262)

CSIRO
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Determine the susceptibility of two tilapias 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

02 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

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

Funding Body

CSIRO

Amount

13500

Project Team

N/A