Collaborative Research: RUI: Identifying mechanisms of insect repellence in polypore fungi — NSF Award to Rutgers University New B
This project explores a unique type of fungus that parasitizes aspen trees. Known as the aspen bracket, this fungus has a remarkable trait: insects tend to avoid it. This behavior suggests that the fungus — either on its own or in partnership with the aspen tree — may produce substances that are toxic or unappealing to
| Award title | Collaborative Research: RUI: Identifying mechanisms of insect repellence in polypore fungi |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2447180 |
| Awardee | Rutgers University New Brunswick |
| City | NEW BRUNSWICK |
| State | NJ |
| Amount obligated | $28,726 |
| Principal investigator | George Hamilton |
| Program | Plant-Biotic Interactions |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project explores a unique type of fungus that parasitizes aspen trees. Known as the aspen bracket, this fungus has a remarkable trait: insects tend to avoid it. This behavior suggests that the fungus — either on its own or in partnership with the aspen tree — may produce substances that are toxic or unappealing to insects. By studying how the aspen bracket functions, researchers hope to discover new insect-repelling or insect-killing compounds that are both effective and environmentally fri |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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