| Project Objectives: |
The overall objective of RAPRA will be achived through a range of specific
and measurable objectives, each one relating to a specific Work Package:
Further details of the objectives relating to Work Packages 1 to 9 can be viewed
by clicking on the relevent button on the left of this webpage. Further details of the objective relating to Work Package 8
(Pest Risk Analysis) can also be viewed by clicking on the 'Pest Risk Analysis' button. |
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WORK PACKAGE 1: Distribution
To collate and publish available information on the extent of entry and distribution
of Phytophthora ramorum in the EU and Europe.
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WORK PACKAGE 2: Host susceptibility
To establish the level of susceptibility (to both European and American isolates)
of tree and non-tree species of significant environmental and economic value to the EU.
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WORK PACKAGE 3: Epidemiology
To quantify the sporulation, germination, infection, incubation period, latency,
survival and dispersal components of the epidemiology of European and American isolates of P. ramorum.
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WORK PACKAGE 4: Mating potential
To establish the potential for mating between P. ramorum (predominantly A1
mating type) found in Europe and P. ramorum (predominantly A2 mating type) present in the USA.
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WORK PACKAGE 5: Impact
To evaluate the likely environmental and socio-economic impact of P. ramorum.
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WORK PACKAGE 6: Chemical control
To evaluate at least three existing and at least two new chemical active ingredients for the control
of P. ramorum in ornamentals.
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WORK PACKAGE 7: Management
Using strategic information from WPs 1-6 to develop, refine and publish harmonised risk management
strategies and contingency plans for dealing with P. ramorum in Europe while minimising the need
to disrupt free trade.
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WORK PACKAGE 8: Pest Risk Analysis
To develop, refine and publish a European Pest Risk Analysis for P. ramorum and provide information
to underpin and advise EU plant health policy and legislation.
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WORK PACKAGE 9: Dissemination
To disseminate the results and acheivements of the project.
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WORK PACKAGE 10: Project Management
To co-ordinate research and development work of the project, organise meetings and the reporting of results
during the life of the project.
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