Development of new strategies for control of parasites and disease in alfalfa leafcutter bee populations
Posted on 23.03.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Wayne Goerzen
Institution:
Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Development Commission
Total WGRF Funding:
$94,875
Co-Funders:
Agriculture Development Fund
Start Date:
2014
Project Length:
2 Years
Objectives:
To develop new technology for use by alfalfa seed producers in order to control chalcid parasites, and diseases including chalkbrood disease and related microflora, in alfalfa leafcutter bee populations.