Use of Lignins for the Encapsulation of the Gypsy Moth Virus

Information

• NSF Award
• 8860565

Owner

• Cape Cod Research

• Award Id

  8860565

• Award Effective Date

  1/1/1989 - 36 years ago

• Award Expiration Date

  9/30/1989 - 36 years ago

• Award Amount

  $ 50,000.00

• Award Instrument

  Standard Grant

This multidisciplinary investigation is to develop an economical and efficient ultraviolet absorbing delivery system, based on lignins, for the nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) which is specific to the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar. Since the NPV is susceptible to ultraviolet radiation, the successful application of this virus to the field is dependent upon the development of an efficient and cost effective delivery system. This system would associate the virus with a protective UV absorber which then could be sprayed onto caterpillar infested trees and forests as desired. The gyspy moth has spread rapidly across the United States and now represents a serious treat to the Nation's forests. The development of the lignin-based delivery system will result in an effective and environmentally safe treatment for controlling this pest. In addition, the potential market for lignins is large since state and federal agencies are planning for the spraying of large tracts of forest and parklands. The market for homes and nurseries is also very significant.

• Program Officer

  Ritchie B. Coryell

• Min Amd Letter Date

  11/18/1988 - 36 years ago

• Max Amd Letter Date

  11/18/1988 - 36 years ago

• ARRA Amount

• Name

  Cape Cod Research, Incorporated

• City

  East Falmouth

• State

  MA

• Country

  United States

• Address

  19 Research Road

• Postal Code

  025364440

• Phone Number

  5085404400

• First Name

  John

• Last Name

  Deans

• Start Date

  1/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

• Name

  Engineering-Chemical

• Code

  53