Development of aptamer-based enzyme inhibitors for agricultural applications

DNA is a powerful tool for biological applications, including agriculture, because of its predictable properties and biocompatibility. This project will focus on the development of DNA tools for protection of crops. The ability to use these DNA tools to manage crops in a highly selective, low intensity manner can increase the sustainability of the agriculture industry as a whole, regardless of location. This new technology could be rapidly and cost effectively adopted by growers to manage agricultural pests that have developed resistance to current control measures, reducing input costs for growers and preserving crop yield potential of current agronomic systems.

Faculty Supervisor:

Maria DeRosa

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Partner:

Nufarm Agriculture Inc.

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

Carleton University

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