USE OF SPANOLEPIS SELLOANAE AS A BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT FOR THE INVASIVE PLANT CORTADERIA SELLOANA

Patent number:

WO21224524

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The present invention relates to the use of a new species of diptera identified and named as Spanolepis selloanae as a biological-control agent for the exotic invasive plant Cortaderia selloana. The present invention also describes compositions comprising said diptera and/or larvae thereof, and the uses thereof in methods for the control and eradication of said invasive plant. The invention also relates to methods for preserving the control agent.

Countries:
Spain
Regions:
Galicia
Centers:
UNIVERSIDADE DA CORUNA
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Sectors:
Food & Agro
Subsectors:
Biotechnology
TRL Level:
TRL 5 – technology validated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies)
BRL Level:
BRL2: First business concept described market potential & competitive overview
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Sustainable Development Goal:
SDG11: Sustainable cities and communities
Applications

The technology allows the use of natural methodologies, instead of the traditional use of chemicals.

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