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Fungal microbiome associated with grapevine trunk diseases in Oregon vineyards

Epidemiology and Management of Plant-parasitic Nematodes in Winegrapes

Botrytis Bunch Rot: Where, When, and What to use

Risk assessment of nematode-transmitted viruses of small fruit crops in the Pacific Northwest

Heat stress in wine grapes: acclimation and potential mitigation

Evaluating Commercially Available Technologies for Weed Management in Blueberries: Saturated Steam and Rotary Brush

Organic growers often list weed control as their most difficult and time-consuming activity. Many blueberry growers still rely on hand-weeding, but labor shortages and higher costs make this practice less...

Detection and monitoring of Tomato Ringspot Virus in red raspberry and Xiphinema americanum.

Organic growers often list weed control as their most difficult and time-consuming activity. Many blueberry growers still rely on hand-weeding, but labor shortages and higher costs make this practice less...

Development of alternate fertilization programs to mitigate nutrient problems found in long-term organic production systems

Enhanced IPM of Rose Stem Girdler, an Emerging Pest of Pacific Northwest Caneberries

Developing a Spray-Induced Gene Silencing (SIGS) method for the control of Grape Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator)

Development of Aphid Resistance Resources in Black Raspberry

Diversity of Pseudomonas syringae and diagnosis and management of bacterial canker on blueberry

Inducement of malolactic fermentation using Lactobacillus plantarum in musts and wines from the Pacific Northwest.

It takes a village: Understanding barriers to regional cooperatives for pest and disease management

abstract An individual grower’s response to pests and diseases in their vineyard can have consequences for an entire growing region. Collective action strategies can help align disease responses to achieve...

Developing a Spray-Induced Gene Silencing (SIGS) method for the control of Grape Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator)

abstract The project aims to develop a methodology to turn off specific grapevine genes (susceptibility genes ) and Powdery Mildew-related genes essential for the pathogen’s life cycle. Since September 2021,...

Sweet SWD control: non-target effects and field trials with erythritol

abstract Erythritol is a non-caloric sugar used in artificial sweeteners such as Truvia and is safe for human consumption. Formulations with erythritol have induced mortality among spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) adults...

Dissecting the cause of reoccurring blueberry shock disease

abstract In recent years, there has been an emergence of shock-like disease in previously BlShV-affected fields. The recurring disease has been observed for several years in Oregon and Washington, with...

Particle film and Deficit Irrigation: Partners to Enhance Wine Grape Quality and Sustainability

abstract Irrigation is a production tool used to cultivate wine grapes in arid climates to beneficially control canopy size and enhance berry components associated with wine quality. Grape vines provided...

Attraction and retention of beneficial insects through enhanced plant biodiversity in irrigated vineyards (Vitis vinifera L.)

abstract The success of both integrated pest management and organic production is critically dependent on naturally occurring insect biological control agents. Numerous studies (including some in vineyard systems) have indicated...

Identification of the fungal pathogen causing dry-berry and development of tools for rapid identification

Identification of the fungal pathogen causing dry-berry and development of tools for rapid identification abstract Dry-berry, a disease of raspberry and blackberry, whereby immature green berries are killed, was first...