Research Thesis Topic
Food Security Affected by Increase in Crop Diseases and Pests Under Climate Change
Topic ID:
260
Thesis Topic/Title:
Food Security Affected by Increase in Crop Diseases and Pests Under Climate Change
Description
Management of crop pests and diseases has played a significant role on global food production and food security, yet about 16% of the global yield losses is caused by the crop pest and diseases across the globe. Climate change has already impacted the intensity and extent of pest and pathogen infection in some regions and the effect is likely to increase in coming decades. This project aims to model the impacts of changes in climate factors on selected crop disease at different scales from local to global. This research would support for design of adaptation strategies by reducing negative impact on global food productivity.
Principal Supervisor
Associate Supervisors
Research Affiliations
- Centre for Crop Health
Field of Research
- Crop and Pasture Production
Available Academic Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
Application Open Date
09/05/2017
Application Close Date
09/05/2019
USQ Scholarship Applications
Pre-approved for Ethics
Not Applicable
Admission Requirements
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