siRNA for Disease control
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Worcester
Department Name: School of Science & the Environment
Abstract
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| Description | EDGE FGT: RNAi-based tools to unlock functional genomics of obligate oomycete plant pathogens |
| Amount | $400,000 (USD) |
| Funding ID | 100000001 , 100015388 |
| Organisation | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United States |
| Start | 11/2023 |
| End | 11/2024 |
| Description | Towards RNA-based downy mildew control in pea plants. |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | This talk was presented at the UKLRC 2024 Annual Conference & PCGIN Annual Stakeholder meeting Programme, 14-15 Feb, Reading University. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |
| URL | https://uklrc.org/uklrc2024/ |
| Description | Webinar on the Double-Stranded RNA for Sustainable Plant Disease Control: A Novel Biopesticide Approach |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Grapevine growers and researchers working on the grapevine requested a webinar to learn about the use of dsRNA for crop protection. They were very interested in and the subject. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2025 |