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PROTECTION OF SUBTROPICAL & TROPICAL AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES & ORNAMENTALS FROM EXOTIC INSECTS

Objective

The goal of this project is to develop and conduct research that will mitigate the risk of exotic plant pest insects from being introducted into the U.S. Systems will be developed for integrated pest management of exotic pest insects from the Caribbean, Central and South America that pose a threat to U.S. agriculture.

Investigators
Epsky N D
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2003
End date
2007
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6631-22000-003-00D
Accession number
407837
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