Lead Researcher (PI): Justin Pahara

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $40,125

Co-Funders: Alberta Innovates, Alberta Wheat Commission, Results Driven Agriculture Research, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 2 Years

Objectives:

To discover nanomaterial (NM) characteristics that drive penetration in cutworms. To understand the impact of soil on NM migration, NM stability and molecular delivery efficacy. To establish environmental health and safety research stream to mitigate regulatory barriers during downstream commercialization. The primary goal of this project is to initiate research and development on inorganic molecular delivery technology for cutworms. This proposed project extends upon ongoing nano-carrier research, with the long-term goal of creating next generation smart crop technology.