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| Genetic Control of Invasive Fish and Mollusks |
| Status: |
Active |
| Grantee: |
University of Minnesota |
| Grant Amount: |
$75,000 |
| Award Date: |
September 18, 2009 |
| Contact: |
Jeffrey Gunderson |
| Phone: |
218-726-8715 |
| E-mail: |
jgunder1@umn.edu |
| Category: |
Biological Pollution |
| Origination: |
General Guidelines |
The goals of this project are to address the potential development of biocontrol methods to eradicate invasive finfish and mollusk species, and to assess the risks associated with such approaches. Genetic biocontrol refers to the release of genetically-manipulated organisms designed to disrupt the survival or reproduction of a targeted invasive species. In order to study this topic comprehensively, the team will convene a series of focus groups and host an international symposium. They will invite Great Lakes resource managers, researchers, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to participate in the focus groups prior to the symposium to identify key issues that should be addressed at that gathering. The symposium will assemble scientists from fish genetics and biotechnology to risk assessment science and ecology, and professionals working in various facets of managing aquatic invasive species. |
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