Research that works for developing countries and AustraliaDetection surveys for mango seed and pulp weevils in Sarangani and Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines - Phase 2Project ID: HORT/2007/032: Detection surveys for mango seed and pulp weevils in Sarangani and Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines - Phase 2Collaborating Countries: PhilippinesCommissioned Organisation: Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, AustraliaProject Leader Ms Leonie Wittenberg Phone: 0740484665 Fax: 0740923593 Email: leonie.wittenberg@dpi.qld.gov.au Collaborating Institutions:
Project Budget: $98,000Project Duration: 01/07/2007 - 31/12/2007Project Extension: 01/01/2008 - 29/02/2008ACIAR Research Program Manager Mr Les Baxter Project Background and Objectives The reported presence of Mango Seed Weevil in the Phillipines prevents mango fruit from this country accessing lucrative export markets including the United States and Australia. This small activity is a six-month detection survey for mango seed and pulp weevils in the province of Sarangani and will initiate sampling on Samal Island as well as maintain a low level monitoring program in Davao del Sur in Mindanao, Philippines, continuing from ACIAR-funded project "Detection surveys for mango seed and pulp weevils in Sarangani and Davao del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines" (HORT2007/210). The broad objective of this project is to increase profitability of mango growing enterprises at all levels by expanding the areas of mango production certified as being free from seed and pulp weevils, thereby increasing the export opportunities and value of Philippine mango fruit. Project Outcomes Outcomes for this project are currently being prepared |
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