Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Nature Fresh Farms Inc.
$50,000.00
Entomopathogenic Fungi for Controlling Lygus Infestation in Greenhouse Peppers
FY 2018-19 · 2018-11-01
Summary
Lygus Bug, also known as Tarnished Plant Bug (Lygus lineolaris), is a severe insect pest of pepper in Canada, and can cause up to 100% loss due to difficulty in detection. Concentrations of a formulation containing entomopathogenic fungi, pyrethrin, and potassium salts of fatty acids will be tested in the lab to screen for efficacy against all life stages of Lygus Bug, as well as compatibility with beneficial insects and predatory mites, and control of non-target insect pests.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Leamington|Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
867323032
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2019-03-31
Agreement Number
916952
Agreement Start Date
2018-11-01
Agreement Title
Entomopathogenic Fungi for Controlling Lygus Infestation in Greenhouse Peppers
Agreement Title (French)
Champignons entomopathogènes pour lutter contre l'infestation par le lygus dans les poivrons de serre
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Lygus Bug, also known as Tarnished Plant Bug (Lygus lineolaris), is a severe insect pest of pepper in Canada, and can cause up to 100% loss due to difficulty in detection. Concentrations of a formulation containing entomopathogenic fungi, pyrethrin, and potassium salts of fatty acids will be tested in the lab to screen for efficacy against all life stages of Lygus Bug, as well as compatibility with beneficial insects and predatory mites, and control of non-target insect pests.
Description (French)
Champignons entomopathogènes pour lutter contre l'infestation par le lygus dans les poivrons de serre
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Chatham-Kent--Leamington
Federal Riding (French)
Chatham-Kent--Leamington
Federal Riding Number
35017
NAICS Code
11141
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
867323032
Recipient City
Leamington|Leamington
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Nature Fresh Farms Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
N8H 3V8
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2018-2019-Q3-916952
