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Project Code [2005-PHD5-B-21]

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Project title

Developing knowledge of the taxonomy of parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Parasitica) and their community structure as bio-indicators in agro-ecosystems

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Gordon Purvis

Project Abstract

The proposed study will further the development of taxonomic biogeographical and ecological knowledge of the Hymenoptera: Parasitica in Irish farmland and evaluate their potential as bio-indicators of changing grassland farming practice. The study will complement the existing work of the Ag-Biota project and have a four-fold impact on the development of biodiversity expertise in Ireland by:i Addressing a significant taxonomic and bio-geographical knowledge gap i Advancing knowledge of the influences of management practice within grassland habitats i Assisting in the identification of surrogate biodiversity indicators relating to farm practice i Directly informing the process of agri-environmental policy development

Grant Approved

�72,336.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Sectoral Impacts on Biodiversity

Start Date

14/10/2005

Initial Projected Completion Date

14/10/2013