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The Insect-Plant Chemical Ecology Network (IPCEN) (2004)

Abstract:
We bring together plant molecular biology, entomology and analytical chemistry to transform three leading fields of Australian research into an advanced science with far reaching capabilities in innovative research and applied outcomes. Expertise studying the biochemical pathways that produce specific plant compounds and expertise in insect recognition and response to these chemicals will be brought together. This will lead to new research outcomes and solutions to problems in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and protection of Australia s native flora. Researchers are struggling to create these links, constrained by disciplinary boundaries and geographical isolation. Key industries and researchers already support this proposal.
Grant type:
ARC Seed Funding for Research Networks
Researchers:

  • Emeritus Professor Myron Zalucki

    Emeritus Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Emeritus Professor
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Jimmy Botella

    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Crop Scienc
    Centre for Crop Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Professor James De Voss

    Head of School
    Faculty of Science
    Head of School of Chemistry and Mol
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Associate Professor Paul Ebert

    Reader
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science
    Reader
    School of the Environment
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Craig Williams

    Professor
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council