New Sustainable Solution To Save Healthy Fruit From Spotted Wing Drosophila: STOP-SPOT
Lead Participant:
ZYZZLE LIMITED
Abstract
Control of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), which attacks high-value soft fruit, a £2.7bn market in Europe and North America, relies on chemical insecticides.
This project will develop and validate Zyzzle's innovative farm-focused sterile insect technique (SIT) SWD solution by conducting trials in controlled and commercial settings. SIT can improve crop yield compared to chemicals, increasing agricultural productivity. It is species-specific and non-toxic, protecting biodiversity and facilitating adoption of organic farming; hence it improves sustainability and reduces emissions.
This project is a collaboration between Zyzzle, NIAB, a world-leading authority on SWD, and Berry Gardens Growers, the UK's leading berry organisation.
This project will develop and validate Zyzzle's innovative farm-focused sterile insect technique (SIT) SWD solution by conducting trials in controlled and commercial settings. SIT can improve crop yield compared to chemicals, increasing agricultural productivity. It is species-specific and non-toxic, protecting biodiversity and facilitating adoption of organic farming; hence it improves sustainability and reduces emissions.
This project is a collaboration between Zyzzle, NIAB, a world-leading authority on SWD, and Berry Gardens Growers, the UK's leading berry organisation.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| ZYZZLE LIMITED | £210,000 | £ 147,000 |
Participant |
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| NATIONAL INST OF AGRICULTURAL BOTANY | £146,934 | £ 146,934 |
| INNOVATE UK | ||
| BERRY GARDENS GROWERS LIMITED | £140,000 | £ 70,000 |
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ORCID iD |
| Glen Slade (Project Manager) |