Glasshouse assays to determine the role

Pasture dieback has emerged widespread across Queensland causing significant impacts to pasture, affecting beef production systems. This will determine the progress of dieback from initial infestation with mealybug (in 3susceptible grasses) from initial infestation to death of grass, identifying any association with other pathogens that may lead to dieback. Screening of potential insecticide controls and dose response bioassays are required to support to APVMA applications. This project falls under the Dieback Program Plan which has been set up between DoA and Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).