Leafhopper ecology in Canadian strawberries

Description

The LeafHope grant projects will advance our understanding of leafhoppers as pests and the diseases they transmit in different crops across Canada. The projects will identify strategies to reduce the use of synthetic insecticides in light of their expanding range due to climate change. The Master's student will be tasked with assessing the biodiversity of leafhoppers in strawberry fields in Canada. This will be done by installing sticky traps in strawberry fields and identifying leafhoppers to the genus taxonomic level in the laboratory. The student will also examine the impact of climate change on leafhopper ecology and how the results can be used to improve integrated pest management.

Research Field

- Entomology
- Ecology
- Agriculture
- Biology

Research Supervisor

Edel Pérez-Lopez

Research Environment

Plant science department - Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Department of Plantology's mission is to promote the rational and sustainable exploitation of plant resources by humans. It fulfills this mission by training competent professionals and contributing, through its research activities, to the advancement of plant sciences.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Master's Degree in Plant Biology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$21000 per year for 2 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Submission of research proposal AND project outline	$500
First submission of thesis	$1,000
Total	$1,500

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Agronomy
- Biology

Requirements and Conditions

- Hold a bachelor's degree in agronomy, biology or any other relevant degree;
- Hold a valid driver's license;
- Hold a professional level of English;
- Autonomy and teamwork.

Required Documentation

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ

** The beginning of the master's degree is for the winter 2025 session, or for the summer 2025 session. The fall 2024 session is not included.

Application Deadline

November 1, 2024

Find Out More

Nicolas Plante
Professionnel de recherche
Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
nicolas.plante.4@ulaval.ca