Fungi for pest control (PDF File 721.3 KB) (opens in a new window)
Dr Zhong-Hua Chen and Associate Professor Robert Spooner-Hart from the School of Science and Health have received funding from the NSW Department of Primary Industries to identify novel differentially-expressed genes of a newly discovered fungus strain for use as a bio-pesticide. This may result in improved control of agricultural insects, improved productivity and the reduction of crop losses, benefiting the agricultural and forestry industries.