Unit plan: Biocontrol in action
Year | Range | Curriculum | Strand |
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4-6 |
Middle Primary |
Science
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Nature of Science |
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Overview
Students carry out a practical investigation to help AgResearch scientists monitor the spread of Microctonus aethiopoides (a tiny wasp) and its success as a biocontrol agent for clover root weevil.
Purpose
To investigate the efficacy of a real biocontrol agent in New Zealand and to understand the significance of biocontrol in the wider context of dairy farming
Keywords
Biocontrol, clover root weevil, wasp, dairy farming.
Metadata
- Published:
- 26 November 2007